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“I think that Tunisia's achievements over the past two decades are now well known, and are testified to by numerous regional and international organizations and all honest observers. But what interests me in the first place is the feeling of all Tunisians that these achievements have positively changed their life.”

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Answering to the question of top Labenese Journalists, about his 2 decades of career, in the interview, (June 2008). http://www.thefreelibrary.com/President+Zine+El+Abidine+Ben+Ali's+interview+with+Mr.+Melhem+Karam,...-a0179997212

“I will say to you once more loud and clear: Do write on any subject you choose. There are no taboos except what is prohibited by law and press ethics.”

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Regarding to restrictions of free press, of Tunisia, (2001). http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/country,,CPJ,,TUN,,47c56649c,0.html.

“The values and high virtues that Arafat embodied during his struggle for the Palestinian cause will inspire the Palestinian people so that they preserve their cohesion and unity and pursue their path to win back their national, legitimate and eternal rights.”

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

On Yasser Arafat, (11 November, 2004). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4001697.stm.

“These incidents will never break down our determination nor undermine our achievements. Rather, they should encourage all parties to draw the necessary lessons and never detract from the imperative to continue our work with determination and enthusiasm because the dignity and invulnerability of Tunisia are a burden which are invested all Tunisian men and women. Thank you for your attention.”

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Last speech to the Tunisian people by President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali before his resignation four days later, (January 2011). http://www.al-bab.com/arab/docs/tunisia/ben_ali_speech_10012011.htm

“I won't accept that another drop of blood of a Tunisian be spilled.”

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Ordering Tunisian troops to stop firing on protesters, unless they attack. (January 2011) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12187084

“I take this opportunity to reiterate my thanks and my appreciation to my dear Brother Leader Muammar Gaddafi, Leader of the Libyan revolution, for his honourable initiative that our people have received with great satisfaction and of facilitating the movement and activities of Tunisian Libya sister and treat them just like the Libyans. This confirms a sincere brotherhood and the strong support we have always received from him and to the brotherly Libyan people.”

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Thanking to Libyan Administration and the country, during his final speech, (January 2011). http://www.al-bab.com/arab/docs/tunisia/ben_ali_speech_10012011.htm.