He believed in peace negotiations to solve the ethnic problem.
We have to now ensure there are free and fair elections.
Parliament must reassemble. It is the only body with a mandate for negotiations.
By raising our economic growth to 10 percent we will create 3 million jobs, double everyone's real income and increase income growth more than inflation.
I therefore call upon all of you, the people, the armed forces, police and public service to remain calm and vigilant in the face of this deliberate attempt of endangering the peace process which we will overcome together.
The economy is the main issue because people are worried about their stomach. I will place economic development before lasting peace.
[The president] has acted irresponsibly by concentrating on beating back political demonstrations, while leaving dangerously weak areas in key sectors like the airport.
Now we must ensure a free and fair election. This is a big victory for democracy.
I pledge to you the people, your government will not allow this desperate and irresponsible attempt to undermine the peace process and economic prosperity of the people to succeed.
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