“The forgiveness of Christ is complete, and without condition. It is not dependent on an apology, or tied to a punishment.”

—  Laisenia Qarase

Additional remarks about the proposed Reconciliation and Unity Commission, Address to the nation at the National Day of Prayer in Fiji combined church service http://www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/page_4615.shtml, Post Fiji Stadium, Suva, 15 May 2005

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