It is better for a country to have a strong leader, this applies to the United States as well as to Rwanda.

It is the first time in the history of Rwanda that political change in the highest leadership of the country has taken place in peace and security.

Such problems are not solved in one day but there is a great step toward peace and security in the region.

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.

A strong leader is not necessarily a bad leader.

Rwanda has its own problems and never sought to blame others or cause others trouble. I advise Burundi to do the same.

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