“Reconciliation and unity cannot be achieved through a politically motivated Bill.”

—  Petero Mataca

Statement to the media, 23 June 2005 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=23578, on the government's proposal to establish a Reconciliation and Unity Commission (excerpts)

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