Laisenia Qarase Quotes
Laisenia Qarase has been the Prime Minister of Fiji since 2000.
Also known as: Qarase, Laisenia
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"We encircle the globe with a chain of love, faith and trust, knowing that He (God) is listening."
"Good governance is also about rooting out corruption, which is a stain on the integrity of any nation".
"In view of what has happened to other indigenous groups, the fear and insecurity of Fijians should be easy to understand".
"We have to ensure that development is inclusive; that no particular group is disadvantaged or discriminated against."
"The forgiveness of Christ is complete, and without condition. It is not dependent on an apology, or tied to a punishment."
"Let us respect each other and avoid causing unnecessary hurt to those with beliefs and faiths different from ours." (Pacific Magazine).
"Follow the teachings and you will not go wrong."
"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."
"We must learn to respect each other's views and to differ without anger or ill will." (14 July 2005).
"Reconciliation between our communities, following all the hurt and distress of 2000, is a critical part of the reconstruction of the country."
"We will only overcome this (communal politics) when there is greater interracial trust, confidence and assimilation."
"With a resounding yes I say we can reconcile and that it really is a matter of the heart." (27 July 2005).
"It has, understandably, aggrieved our Muslim community. Their religion and its founder have been insulted, and ridiculed." (Fiji Live).
"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."
"WTO (the World Trade Organization) is trying to impose equality of trade in an unequal world, but for developing countries like Fiji there is no level playing field, just a slippery slope."
"Affirmative Action is a temporary measure to correct these imbalances (between ethnic Fijians and Indo-Fijians)."
"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".
"We remain dedicated to accomplishing greater social justice through a fairer sharing of wealth and opportunity. We will stay the course, because it is right for Fiji."
"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".
"Christianity took Ratu Cakobau and the Fijians from the way of the club, to the way of peace. Our islands were transformed forever".