"Above all there is our fixed joint determination to build a strong and united Fiji, rich in diversity and pampered with tolerance, goodwill and understanding." (Attributed to Mara by his successor as President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, 10 October 2005).
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Independence Day address, 10 October 1970Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
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"A great and noble man ... whose foresight and vision still impacts on our future." (Ratu Josefa Iloilo, President of Fiji; 2003)
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna
Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, Vice-President of Fiji (2005-): "Ratu Mara is a man who stands for the truth, he hated lies."
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
"As leaders of Fiji ... we should emulate our most distinguished leaders of the past, such as the Turaga Bale na Tui Lau, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, na Turaga mai Naisogolaca, Ratu Sir Edward Cakobau, na Turaga Bale na Vunivalu, Ratu Sir George Cakobau, na Turaga Bale na Tui Cakau, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau and recently the Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara and the Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Adi Lady Lalabalavu Tuisawau Mara."
Adi Koila Nailatikau
"I’m sure that with tolerance and understanding of each other’s cultural identities, compassion for those less fortunate than ourselves and a passionate commitment to all that is fair, socially just and honest we can build a united and prosperous society in Fiji."
Mahendra Chaudhry
"As a loving religious and caring nation the spiritual dimension of our resolve is to exercise restraint, goodwill, tolerance and understanding with all races in Fiji."
Ratu Epeli Ganilau
Mara, Ratu Sir Kamisese
Maraboli, Steve
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