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.

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

Rwanda is not over needing aid, but we can survive with less aid than before.

Up to a certain extent the UN soldiers are useful. But they are consuming a lot of resources in relation to the little work they are doing.

National security is vital for economic and social progress.

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.