Quote by Paul Farmer

If you look just at the decades after 1934, you know it's hard to point to really inspired and positive support from outside of Haiti, to Haiti, and much easier to point to either small-minded or downright mean-spirited policies.

If you look just at the decades after 1934, you know it's ha

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This quote suggests that in the years following 1934, Haiti did not receive much positive or inspirational support from other countries. Instead, it encountered either narrow-minded or hostile policies. The quote implies that external support towards Haiti during this period was lacking and often driven by negative intentions, hindering the country's progress and well-being.

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