'I'm sure that with tolerance and understanding of each other's cultural identities, compassion for those less fortunate than ourselves and a passionate commitment to all that is fair, socially just and honest we can build a united and prosperous society in Fiji.'

'Christ's message is universal: To do good, to care for the poor, to love one's neighbour, to serve honestly and with integrity.'

'But first we must get rid of the bigotry, the fundamentalism and the misconceptions that continue to threaten to keep us apart as a nation.'

'My anger about the whole episode is that Shri Chautala should exploit the feelings of the ordinary and poor folks of Haryana who are emotionally tied to me an…