'I welcome the democratic process allowing all sections of society to express their views on the proposed legislation. The debate taking place is, in itself, helping the nation to understand that reconciliation is a difficult but necessary process.' (on the government's controversial plans to set up a Commission empowered to compensate victims and pardon perpetrators of the political upheaval of 2000).

'So many things compete for our attention and action as we address what must be done to take the Fijian race forward.'

'As parliamentarians you must carefully examine your conscience on the deliberation of sensitive issues and not be swayed by divisive racial remarks which have…

'When we are equipped with leadership skills that complement traditional rank, we are appropriately prepared to provide the inspiration, the motivation and gui…

When you have democracy, when you allow free debate, you get rid of fanaticism.

And when you have democracy and an open society and debate, automatically you will see the real [Islamic] scholars coming up.

'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…