I executed a coup ... and it would be loath of me to leave the process half-done in terms of the processes of law.

This is not the end. This is the beginning. There is much work to be done in this country.

I believe in my heart of hearts that we're very close to a resolution. If not 24, certainly 48 hours.

We have a unified resolve, the army and ourselves to pursue solutions which we believe are in the best interest of our Fijian people.

We are trying to do it this week. Once we have come to an agreement on everything, obviously the hostages can go home.

There will never ever be a government led by an Indian, ever in Fiji.

The horse has already bolted.

They have always doubted the degree of support I have around Fiji ... what will take place over the next few days is that the support will be made very very loud and clear to the army, and I am of the very firm belief that they will come around.

It must be impressed upon the military that the blockade of supplies will have direct implications on the security and the life of the people who are under our care.