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Our experience has taught us that mutual confidence and respect between partners constitutes the basis of success of all efforts at unity.

— Joseph Kasa-Vubu

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I proclaim in the name of the nation the birth of the Republic of the Congo!

I wanted to study the enemy on his home grounds.

Congolese of all provinces and races, we are bringing you independance... This independance has been won by a united front of all Congolese delegates.

Nothing can be built on hatred, bitterness, or on vengeance.

Belgium then had the wisdom not to oppose the current of history, and-a deed without precedent in the story of peaceful decolonisation-she let our country pass directly from foreign domination to full independence.

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To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.

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The weak shows his strength and hides his weaknesses; the magnificent exhibits his weaknesses like ornaments.

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