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In response to false documents being circulated by status-quo forces in Haiti . . . "There is a manipulated document circulating that claims to originate from the Prime Minister's office. I have never signed such a document and it does not have my handwriting. It has been presented in such a way to confuse people. I will not be thrown off my quest to bring real reform and a new economy to Haiti. I am a Haitian - not just a Haitian by birth, but Haitian of origin, as required by the constitution. As a nation, we are ready to move forward from this endless debate about my nationally and start talking about how we will change the future of Haiti for the better. We are tired of the political insiders stealing from the mouths of children. Now it is time for us sweep out the failed politics and bring in strong new leadership that is not poisoned by the dirty clique of insider politics that has crippled my beautiful country."-- Dumarsais Sim�us, Sept. 30, 2005 In addition, Mr. Sim�us addressed the issue of his nationality today in a statement broadcast on all Haitian radio stations. He said, "These insiders went behind closed doors to get immigration documents to prove what I could have told them ... that I am a Haitian - not just a Haitian by birth, but Haitian of origin, as required by the constitution. My parents, grandparents - all the way back to slaves - are Haitian," he said as he held is Haitian passport. "As required by the Constitution, I own property in Haiti and have been a continuous and visible presence here throughout my life, personally and through my foundation, which supplies clean water and health care to the people of Haiti. Do I have another passport and documents allowing me to travel and do business in the U.S.? Of course I have a secondary U.S. passport and other appropriate documents." His statement will be played again tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time and several more times this weekend. You can find up-to-date information about the campaign at http://www.simeus06.com.
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Dumarsais Simeus Responds To Slanderous Charge
