“When we exclude part of the community, we deny ourselves the participation and contribution of those left out. We allow the possibility of conflict in some future time, neither scenario we can afford. Everyone, irrespective of ethnicity, has a contribution to make no matter how humble or small.”

—  Joni Madraiwiwi

Opening address to the Leadership Fiji 2006 program, 9 March 2006.

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