Omar Bongo quotes - page 2

Information on the Internet must be as free as in the newspapers. (Omar Bongo)
But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries. View quote
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Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results. View quote
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I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize! View quote
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Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives of economic nature. View quote
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The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries. View quote
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It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions. View quote
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For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power. View quote
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The most powerful State in the world, which up to now was relatively protected from terrorist violence, is no longer an inviolable sanctuary. View quote
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We do not control the trade of our resources, which are an important factor of prosperity for the dominant nations. View quote
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Omar Bongo

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Occupation: Statesman
Born: December 30, 1935
Died: June 8, 2009
Quotes count: 35