Reconciliation takes time. Sometimes many decades, as the example of Europe shows. It is hard work.

I know that the fact that I am candidate to my own succession in 2017 can be perceived to be a bad thing by some part of the public opinion outside Rwanda and I don't mind because I know that I am doing it for a good cause. It really doesn't matter to me that my name is associated to those critics as long as I know that I am doing the will of the people.

National security is vital for economic and social progress.

Democracy holds little appeal for people who are struggling to survive.

Strong economic growth, and especially a significant increase in private sector investment, is the only sustainable path forward for Rwanda.

It is the population which decides when it's time for a leader to leave, not foreign powers.

The history and national interest of Rwanda and the Rwandan people dictate our national orientation.