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“As far as socialism is concerned, it is not a heavenly message like Islam but a mere system for regulating the relations between man and his utilization of the means of production in this world. If we decide to regulate our national wealth, it is not against the essence of Islam. God has created man and has given him the faculty of mind to choose between good and bad, between virtue and vice. We have chose social justice instead of exploitation of man by man and this is how we can practically help the individual Muslim and direct him to [a] virtuous life. However, the reactionaries wanted to create a rift between socialism and Islam because socialism is not in their interest.”

Siad Barre

Speech (1972), as quoted by Ioan Myrddin (1980), A Modern History of Somalia, Wilture Enterprises (International) Ltd.

“I did not come to power to divide Somali but to unite them, and I will never deviate from this path. I shall respect a Somali individual as long as he deserves respect, but if he turns away from the correct path, then that is not my business.”

Siad Barre

Mogadiscio Domestic Service in Somali http://www.biyokulule.com/1978_coup.htm, 0448 GMT (1 May 1978).

“We should teach the foreigners and colonialists that Somalia cannot be led by other people and that the traitors who fled the country will never lead Somalia.”

Siad Barre

Domestic Service in Somali http://www.biyokulule.com/1978_coup.htmMogadiscio, 0448 GMT (1 May 1978).

“When I came to Mogadishu…[t]here was one road built by the Italians. If you try to force me to stand down, I will leave the city as I found it. I came to power with a gun; only the gun can make me go.”

Siad Barre

As quoted by Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi (2001), Culture and customs of Somalia, p. 41

“When I leave Somalia I will leave buildings but not people.”

Siad Barre

Last words in power (27 January, 1991), as quoted by Mahamud M. Yahya. Siad Barre s Military Coup: 40 Years Later http://www.mareeg.com/fidsan.php?Siad-Barre-s-Military-Coup:-40-Years-Later&sid=16468&tirsan=6, Mareeg (n.d.)

“To use the term Arab-Somali relations is to exclude Somalia from the Arab homeland. Relations between Somalia and the other Arab countries are good but could be better.”

Siad Barre

Need to Initiate a Dialogue Siyad barre.htm "No Need to Initiate a Dialogue: London Paper Interviews President Barre" http://www.biyokulule.com/No, Al-Tadamun in Arabic (30 May 1987)