I am always optimistic about independence in East Timor.

332

We all have to embrace in national unity ... avoid radicalism and learn politics.

228

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

201

I already told them, if you suffered, if you could forget yourself, your family, everything for 24 years, please don't give up, and wait. Your obligation now is to wait, more than our people, to be more patient.

164

This day marks once and for all times the end of our long suffering and today, too, we affirm our sovereignty as a people.

157

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

150

Constitute a great challenge.

137

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

121

Must show mutual respect.

98