U.S. Says Aristide Rescued From Violence Thursday March 4, 2004 10:46 PM By GEORGE GEDDA Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. role in helping President Jean-Bertrand Aristide leave Haiti was partly a rescue operation because it spared him ``almost certain violence'' from armed gangs opposed to him, the State Department said Thursday. Aristide and his supporters have contended that the United States coerced his departure, consequently subverting Haiti's democratic processes. ``We did not advocate his stepping down,'' State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said. Boucher also brushed aside criticisms from the 15-nation Caribbean Community, which called for an investigation...