George Speight Quotes (19 Quotes)

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.

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.

I believe in my heart of hearts that we're very close to a resolution. If not 24, certainly 48 hours.

We're quite prepared to pay that price. Why then is the international community ... condemning when indigenous people stick up for their rights, to exert themselves in their own home country. I can't understand it. I think you people are hypocrites.

The horse has already bolted.

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.

We don't want Fijians fighting Fijians -- our common enemy is the Indians.

We have a unified resolve, the army and ourselves to pursue solutions which we believe are in the best interest of our Fijian people.

There will never ever be a government led by an Indian, ever in Fiji.

I think some people are trying to do me over ... and they're going to meet with some very stiff resistance.

We have agreed the GCC decision will be binding and we will both abide by the outcome.

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.

The military government will never rise up against its own people, because I represent the people.

We are looking for a solution that's good for our country, but more particularly that's good for our Fijian people.

We are trying to do it this week. Once we have come to an agreement on everything, obviously the hostages can go home.

When you take up an action of this kind, you do it with conviction.