There are some who are scared by unity and by building a country on the basis of ideas.

Aid leads to more aid and more aid and more aid and less independence of the people that are receiving aid.

A strong leader is not necessarily a bad leader.

Reconciliation has taken place here in Rwanda and was successful because Rwandans reconciled themselves internally. If the tribunal had taken place in Rwanda, it might have helped. People could have watched justice being done.

I do not want to be cynical, but if developing nations are kept backward by being told, again and again, you belong to the poor and you are there, where you actually belong, then nothing will change.

Let no one think that flexibility and a predisposition to compromise is a sign of weakness or a sell-out.

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