It is now time for us to bring a greater degree of closure to a tragic period of our history. We must not forget what happened in 2000, but we must t… - Laisenia Qarase

"As leaders of our respective countries, we are faced with the same challenge of forging greater unity and cohesiveness in our diverse societies, and I share your view that this requires leadership committed to the welfare and interests of all citizens and communities".

"The foundation in which the Bill was introduced was for the Government to offer a political solution that was legally binding, because if the Government had not introduced the Unity Bill, the investigations will never end. Trial after trial and the list goes on. About 2500 people have been investigated. Those who turned up in Parliament was close to 20,000 people. I mean, if 10,000 to 20,000 people are going to be investigated, God knows when it will end." (8 July 2005).

The forgiveness of Christ is complete, and without condition. It is not dependent on an apology, or tied to a punishment.