I am the latest victim of the cold war, no longer needed by the US. The lesson is that my support for American policy counts for nothing. - Mobutu Sese Seko

In a word, everything is for sale, anything can be bought in our country. And in this flow, he who holds the slightest cover of public authority uses it illegally to acquire money, goods, prestige or to avoid obligations. The right to be recognized by a public servant, to have one's children enrolled in school, to obtain medical care, etc. ...are all subject to this tax which, though invisible, is known and expected by all.

Zaire is the country that has been the most heavily exploited in the world. That is why farms, ranches, plantations, concessions, commerce, and real estate agencies will be turned over to sons of the country.

Democracy is not for Africa. There was only one African chief and here in Zaire we must make unity.