“The problem now (after East Timor independence from Indonesia referendum) is that we the East Timorese are without means. We are so dependent, we feel very small and fragile. But I have confidence that this will not last too long. We have hopes that after (United Nations-backed) the transitional period, we can rebuild our country.”

— Xanana Gusmão

Xanana Gusmão (2019) cited in: " An interview with "Xanana" Gusmao http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/local/archives/1999/11/13/0000010511" in Taipei Times, 13 November 1999.

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