I'm very happy that the president of Liberia has come here, underlying the importance I attach to developing ties with Africa during my presidency this year. |
Our democracy and freedom has been put into question, |
The confrontation with the terrible notion of being part of the cause of the death of 71 people led us into helpless initial reactions, to confused and confusing information, to lapses, ... Not every one of us found the right words. |
The Swiss cross also stands for this. |
We were proud that until now politicians could move freely. That has been put into question by this attack, |
Your pain is our pain, your suffering is our suffering, ... Switzerland wants to see cause and responsibility brought to light. It will make every effort to help establish the truth. |