11.   Contrary to numerous human rights reports, he denied that the Haitian military slaughtered its perceived opponents.

12.   Diplomats said it was unclear whether the incidents marked the beginning of an intensified campaign of political repression on the part of the Haitian military.

13.   Dorelien acknowledged that many bad things had been said about the Haitian military, but he said that he was neither corrupt nor violent.

14.   Do not be afraid of me, he told the Haitian military that ousted him, and fear the retribution of the masses.

15.   Exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide said that disarming the Haitian military was essential to the transition from military rule to democracy.

16.   He also expressed relief about the imminent easing of economic privations brought on by the U.N. sanctions that were intended to drive the Haitian military from power.

17.   He said he was confident the Haitian military would step down without U.S. military action.

18.   He said they had asked the Haitian military to help with the manhunt, in spite of its longstanding alliance with FRAPH.

19.   He suggested that businesses owned by wealthier citizens who have supported the Haitian military might also need protection.

20.   In Haiti the Pentagon is rethinking its reliance on Haitian military and police to keep order.