I believe in my heart of hearts that we're very close to a resolution. If not 24, certainly 48 hours.
I executed a coup ... and it would be loath of me to leave the process half-done in terms of the processes of law.
I firmly believe in my heart that Fiji can only be a peaceful place and a happy place and a prosperous place if the interests of Fijians are made central and paramount to our decision-making, and if they are completely fulfilled.
I think some people are trying to do me over ... and they're going to meet with some very stiff resistance.
I think they're making themselves look stupid with every passing day. We will not be sidelined in this process.
It is clear to us ... that an interim government can only be Fijian as we develop a new constitution, which is designed primarily to make sure the rights of the indigenous peoples of Fiji, who own this country, are protected once and for all.
It must be impressed upon the military that the blockade of supplies will have direct implications on the security and the life of the people who are under our care.
On the morning of Thursday, before the chiefs sit down, all of the hostages will be released.
The horse has already bolted.
The military government will never rise up against its own people, because I represent the people.
There will never ever be a government led by an Indian, ever in Fiji.
They had a project, a very comprehensive social, political plan, aimed at all levels of society, but specifically undermining Fijian political and traditional structures with a view to entrenching Indian influence in Fiji.
They have always doubted the degree of support I have around Fiji ... what will take place over the next few days is that the support will be made very very loud and clear to the army, and I am of the very firm belief that they will come around.
This is not the end. This is the beginning. There is much work to be done in this country.
This whole crusade is about bringing back the supremacy, or the interests, of indigenous Fijians in ... Fiji.
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