Edwidge Danticat Quotes
The Whole Military Structure In Haiti That Existed Until The Early 1990s Was Put In Place By The American Occupation. At The Top There Were Southern White Officers, Who Led An Army That Crushed The Indigenous Resistance - The Cacos. A High-ranking U.S. Officer Said When He Arrived, "To Think These Niggers Speak French!" Later, Haitian Officers Attended The Notorious School Of The Americas At Fort Benning. The Threat From The U.S. Is Something That Is Always Hanging Over People's Heads: If We Don't Behave, We'll Have Occupation Again.
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