Chandrika Kumaratunga Quotations

We are aware that the immediate priority would be the rescue operation,

Peace is a battle. Peace is never given freely, never acquired. Its conquest is the result of courage and of respect for others. It demands awareness and commitment from everyone. Peace is not the law imposed by the mighty, but that which is founded on equality and dignity of all peoples.

Peace can only be acquired through economic development to eliminate poverty and despair and through dialogue and understanding

Today, the entire nation is confronted with the onerous challenge of ending the war, and to bring about peace. In this, the working class has to play a vanguard role,

At times such as this, I can only wish for peace, a dignified peace for all our people.

There is no individual on this Earth more determined than I am to end this country's wretched and mindless bloodshed and destruction.

In this crucial hour, we must transcend all differences and work for an undivided Sri Lanka as a unified Sri Lankan nation ... We must guarantee the rights of the minorities,

I will redouble my efforts and the commitment of my government ... We can't let terror and hatred overcome us.