We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding.

I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.

In a global arena, what our businessmen need in order to be competitive is transparency and a level playing-field.

We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.

I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today.