Laisenia Qarase citations (57 citations, Page 2)

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“I emphasise again that people who participated in the 2000 uprising with criminal intent, as established by the police, will continue to be subject to the full force of the law. The Bill is not intended to provide relief to those who used the coup for their own gain or other criminal intent.”

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14 June 2005
Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission

“Last year (October 2004), the nation celebrated a week of reconciliation and forgiveness, supported by all our main religions and numerous civic organizations and individuals from all our ethnic groups. Some of those who had suffered particular hurt in 2000, questioned the motives behind this and did not feel they could take part. Their views must be respected. They endured an ordeal which left deep wounds.”

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“We encircle the globe with a chain of love, faith and trust, knowing that He (God) is listening.”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission, Address to the nation at the National Day of Prayer in Fiji combined church service http://www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/page_4615.shtml, Post Fiji Stadium, Suva, 15 May 2005

“I try to live by proper ethical and moral standards and carry out my national duties in accordance with the principles of the God I believe in.”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission, Address to the Editors' Forum, Suva, 27 July 2005

“"The decision (of the Great Council of Chiefs to endorse the bill) was made in the best interest of the country and a significant milestone in the process of consultation"..”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission, Response to the decision of the Great Council of Chiefs to endorse the bill, 28 July 2005

“Reconciliation between our communities, following all the hurt and distress of 2000, is a critical part of the reconstruction of the country.”

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Excerpts from an address to the Commonwealth Workshop in Nadi, 29 August 2005

“I believe many of our country's differences stem from the lack of genuine appreciation of the cultures and religious traditions and beliefs of our various communities.”

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Excerpt from speech at Life Skills workshop, Valelevu Grounds, 22 May 2005

“The forgiveness of Christ is complete, and without condition. It is not dependent on an apology, or tied to a punishment.”

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“Opponents seem to think the end of the world is nigh and that law and order will grind to a complete halt. Their strategy is based on attack, attack, attack.”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission, Address to the Editors' Forum, Suva, 27 July 2005

“My government's aim for Fiji is not to return to where we once were but to journey forward together to a place we have not yet been, a Fiji of lasting peace and harmony, where nobody is left behind or goes without.”

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Speech to Muslims celebrating Mohammed's birthday, 25 April 2005

“With a resounding yes I say we can reconcile and that it really is a matter of the heart.”

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27 July 2005
Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission

“The shame is compounded by the failure of developed countries to commit enough of their wealth and resources to helping poor populations from developing countries.”

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Excerpts from a speech to the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific, 13 May 2005

“"We cannot bring the people together and concentrate all our energies on developing the country when the agony of 2000 is continuously haunting us." (27 May 2005, from a speech to the annual conference of his United Fiji Party).”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission

“They forget that although our economy has been doing well, it is still narrow and fragile and it will take a long time before we can compete fully with the developed nations.”

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Address to the 18th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, Shangri-La Fijian Resort, Sydney, Australia, 17 October 2005 (excerpts)

“Two distinct ethnic groups, with quite different cultures and religious beliefs, were … put together in the same islands. Colonial policy largely kept them apart and there was, therefore, little assimilation. This racial separation and segregation became a defining feature of our country. The two communities have co-existed, without finding a sense of unified nationhood.”

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“We cannot bring our people together, and give all energies to development, when the agony of 2000 lives on and haunts us through prosecutions and sentences. Five years have gone by and … there is no end in sight. I believe it is time now for fresh thinking and action.”

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“Their efforts and their sacrifices for education are immeasurable. They started their schools for their own children. Over the years, increasing numbers of Fijian and other students were taken in. Today, in a majority of their schools Fijian children predominate. There is a large debt of gratitude owed here that I am pleased to acknowledge.”

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(Paying tribute to Indian and Chinese schools in Fiji).
Opening address to the Education Summit, Suva, 31 August 2005

“We must learn to respect each other's views and to differ without anger or ill will.”

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14 July 2005
Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission

“It is now time for us to bring a greater degree of closure to a tragic period of our history. We must not forget what happened in 2000, but we must turn our eyes more to the future.”

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“Follow the teachings and you will not go wrong.”

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Excerpts from a speech to the Christian Youth Conference in Suva, 15 May 2005

“This age of globalisation is marked by the adoption of universal principles governing such matters as democracy, human rights, trade and development. Today, I reaffirm here that Fiji accepts these precepts. But we also say that countries like ours should not be held to unrealistic standards, we need time to evolve to adapt and to adhere. Do not judge us by what might be inappropriate at our stage of development.”

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Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 17 September 2005 (excerpts)

“"Any Bill is drafted without consulting any party or stakeholders is because it contains what the Government wants to be included in the Bill." (20 May 2005, explaining why he had not consulted the Great Council of Chiefs on the legislation).”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission

“I want to assure you, Prime Minister, that we in Fiji cherish the vital and valuable role, and the enormous contribution, which members of our Indian community have played, and are continuing to play in the development and progress of our country.”

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Letter to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 20 October 2005 (excerpts)

“I think the overwhelming Fijian support for the Bill is saying we are offering a hand of reconciliation, a hand of forgiveness, a hand of friendship, a hand of repentance and unity. I were in Chaudhry's shoes I would grab the opportunity to try and establish dialogue through this Bill with the Fijian people to promote reconciliation and unity and I will do the same with Mr Beddoes as well. He has expressed his opposition to the Bill. This is a rare opportunity for them to help bridge the obvious gulf between our people.”

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Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission, Response to continuing opposition to the Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill, 30 July 2005

“Affirmative Action is a temporary measure to correct these imbalances (between ethnic Fijians and Indo-Fijians).”

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Excerpts from an address to the Commonwealth Workshop in Nadi, 29 August 2005

“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, vesting every individual with equal rights, was directly opposed to the hierarchical social structure of indigenous Fijian society. Chiefs were at the apex by virtue of their birth and rank. The rest of the people had a communal functional role in this hierarchy.”

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Excerpts from an address to the Commonwealth Workshop in Nadi, 29 August 2005

“Any Bill is drafted without consulting any party or stakeholders is because it contains what the Government wants to be included in the Bill.”

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20 May 2005, explaining why he had not consulted the Great Council of Chiefs on the legislation
Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission