19 Quotes by Xanana Gusmao

This agreement we made is to create a peaceful atmosphere. Depending on the situation, we can go (from) this meeting as a beginning of a possible cease-fire.

The numbers and figures can be disputed, but the essential purpose is not only to remind our future generation not to commit all that happened here, again in East Timor, but also to remind the international community to try to do everything so that it doesn't happen again elsewhere.

It was an important act, the troops were able to avoid ... another bloodshed,

I want to appeal to all the East Timorese to stay calm.

The two governments will do everything to go to a solution with mutual benefit and respecting each other's sovereignty,

Indonesia has many problems that should be solved immediately, not only the problem of East Timor.

Being patient does not mean being silent.

I fight because international law recognises my right.

I agree that special interest sections between Portugal and Indonesia can proceed without me being released.