49 Quotes by Omar Bongo

In brief, Western democracy, as other political models, is not exportable to all regions of the world.

For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power.

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give in, neither because we are sometimes abandoned nor because of the wish of some nations to impose their economic or political models.

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations.

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences.

The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries.

The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States.

I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize!