Those are areas where one should not say they are expecting too much, because they are areas where things should be done and should be done fast, |
Twelve months ago, nobody could have predicted the stunning series of events, |
Unfortunately, the true force which propels our endless political disputes, our constant struggles for political advantage, is often not our burning concern for democracy, it is often of our dedication to the principle of the rule of law. |
We are happy that we are witnessing this day. Our government shall do its best to meet the hopes and aspirations of our people, |
We must demonstrate the political will and assume the responsibility for the historical wrongs that are owed to the victims of slavery, that an apology be extended by states which actively practiced and benefited themselves from slavery. |
We need to negotiate with other groups, unless our objective is to prevent any decision. |
We will as soon as possible reexamine our laws and policies and eliminate all obstacles to genuine investment, |
We will work to bring an element of stability to the price of oil, |
What the oil producer gets paid is about 16 percent. The majority of it is tax, which in fairness to the government of this country they have accepted and admitted, |
While there are enormous challenges ahead, we have recorded some modest achievements in the areas of peace and stability. |
Yet there comes a time in the life of a patriot when abdication would amount to a betrayal if not outright treachery. |