'I think the overwhelming Fijian support for the Bill is saying we are offering a hand of reconciliation, a hand of forgiveness, a hand of friendship, a hand of repentance and unity. I were in Chaudhry's shoes I would grab the opportunity to try and establish dialogue through this Bill with the Fijian people to promote reconciliation and unity and I will do the same with Mr Beddoes as well. He has expressed his opposition to the Bill. This is a rare opportunity for them to help bridge the obvious gulf between our people.'

'I think it would be a pity if Chaudhry brushed aside majority Fijian opinion on a major issue. He has done this before and it will be a sad day for Fiji if he…

'I believe many of our country's differences stem from the lack of genuine appreciation of the cultures and religious traditions and beliefs of our various com…

'We are trying to establish a process beginning with problems arising from 2000. In the second part of the Bill we propose to establish a permanent national co…

'The Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unit Bill is about unity. It is abut forgiveness and working together. Above all, it s about the security of our future - di…

'The nation looks to us as chiefs not only of the Fijians, but also for all of Fiji, to assist in unifying a divided society and promoting stability and goodwi…

'We hope and pray that by our efforts today and in the future the tenor of debate in this august house will greatly improve to carry the country forward in pea…