It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time. – Kamisese Mara
The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy. – Kamisese Mara
In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order. – Kamisese Mara
I suspect the psychological pressure associated with that crisis caused the first mental blackout I had ever suffered. It contributed to a deterioration in my health that later required the insertion of a heart pacemaker. – Kamisese Mara
People more than ever since I can remember are concerned about being out of step and out of line with their political party and wont cross over. There is nobody, man or woman, who wants to be left out, and people are fearful of that. People are fearful of their leadership as well. – Gary Ackerman
Quite frankly, Barack Obama knows what its like to pay a mortgage and student loans. He knows what its like to watch a beloved family member in a medical crisis and worry that treatment is out of reach. Barack Obama knows our struggles. And, my friends, he shares our values. – Ted Strickland
The desire to build a risk-free society has always been a sign of decadence. It has meant that the nation has given up, that it no longer believes in its destiny, that it has ceased to aspire to greatness, and has retired from history to pet itself. – Henry Fairlie, quoted in Conservation Foundation Letter, November 1981