Jusuf Kalla Quotations

Basically, the factors are external. Whatever our policy is, things will be like this as long as we don't reduce our fuel demand continuously.

It is predicted -- and it's still a rough estimate -- that the number of the victims of dead may be between 1,000 and 2,000,

It is not true. The President wants to get the latest information directly from his ministers. That is why he came up with the video conference idea,

We are now evaluating the possibility of extending AMM.

We must be alert because its causes could vary through various media like the air or animals,

There has to be two wars. Firstly, a physical war by the police and secondly an ideological war carried out by Muslim clerics,

We just wait until the investigation result is announced. What we know so far is only that this was suicide bombing. I hope we can arrest the perpetrators soon.

Prices of gold and nickel are currently high, (and) based on this, profit sharing should be increased by two to three times from the previous figures.

One country can not be justified to attack or punish another country only based on suspicions, based on that the people have ability.

This is extraordinary, receiving two national hero's titles, namely from Indonesia two years ago, and now from South Africa,

The biggest factor is the rising oil price at $67-$68 (per barrel) ... We have to limit unnecessary imports,

I have several times demanded that the recruitment of legislators should be transparent and accountable.

Increase in economic relations with South Africa became important as that country has a strong economy,

Because there is an indication that the avian influenza has spread there, the zoo must be closed to the public temporarily,

If Exxon explores more, there are taxes and money for the government,

A government is not functional unless the economy is running well. Political designs automatically follow the level of (a nation's) prosperity, meaning that if the people are getting poorer, then there will be a greater demand for political change.