(On his proposal to overcome the ethnically polarized election results with a National Unity government in 1982, which the Opposition declined): "Fij… - Kamisese Mara

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(On his proposal to overcome the ethnically polarized election results with a National Unity government in 1982, which the Opposition declined): "Fiji was too small to squander its limited pool of talent. Worse still, this division created an atmosphere of frustration that could fester and poison relations."

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Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara (May 6, 1920 - April 18, 2004), Founding father and Long-time Prime Minister and President of Fiji.

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Alternative Names: Ratu Sir Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
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