Laisenia Qarase Quotations

A well balanced, inclusive approach, according to certain standards and ideals, is essential for the proper governance of any country.

I have always felt that public, commercial and community organisations should be as open as possible about their affairs. They need to be accountable to their owners, their customers, their members and communities and other interest groups.

If they persist with it, they will be dealt with according to law,

I had tried my best to bring in representatives of the Indian community, but fear for the safety of their families has been a real inhibiting factor,

Our latest estimate and time frames for new elections is three years,

We must promote national reconciliation and healing, not only between the Fijians and Indo-Fijians, but also between the Fijians themselves,

We are in the midst of the greatest investment boom Fiji has ever seen.

We have seen the extent of the desecration and destruction of the facilities of the finest institution in the country,

Fijians do not seek permanency as an expression of racial superiority. Their motivation is to ensure the survival of a small and distinct race,

All of us in Fiji, the Government and the people, are very proud for what you have achieved in reaching the finals of this year's Hong Kong Sevens.

For them to set up a self-proclaimed government would be a direct challenge to the executive authority of the president,

A well balanced, inclusive approach, is essential for the proper government of any country.

The lawlessness that has swept the country must stop,