3 Laisenia Qarase Quotes on Nation

Laisenia Qarase quotes on nation

4. 'Good governance is also about rooting out corruption, which is a stain on the integrity of any nation.'

12. 'We have to recognise our cultural differences, but accept that they enrich our society. We also have to accept that all communities and citizens have contributed to the nation. We must understand that our homeland can only reach its full promise if we all continue to contribute, with fair and equitable benefits for all. Finally, we must recognize that for the accomplishment of full nationhood and unity, we have to give greater emphasis to our common interests.'

14. 'We cannot bring the people together and concentrate all our energies on developing the country when the agony of 2000 is continuously haunting us.' (27 May 2005, from a speech to the annual conference of his United Fiji Party).