The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results. Omar Bongo More Quotes by Omar Bongo More Quotes From Omar Bongo It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks. Omar Bongo september-11stressimportant Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences. Omar Bongo economic-recessiondramacountry But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished. Omar Bongo importanteuropepeople The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists is the blind decisiveness of a man ready to sacrifice his life for an obscure cause. Omar Bongo sacrificemenworld But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries. Omar Bongo democracylinkscountry Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results. Omar Bongo economic-sanctionsachieveresults For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power. Omar Bongo rise-to-powerstrugglerights But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. Omar Bongo stabilityindependencecountry If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on the other hand, they supported, armed and trained Africans, to fight other Africans. Omar Bongo fightingmilitaryhands The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South. Omar Bongo september-11reflectioncountry Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives of economic nature. Omar Bongo economicpoliticaltoday The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations. Omar Bongo humanitypathhappiness All the revenues from my share of the inheritance will go to a foundation for youth and education because everyone knows - and I say it again - that the youth were sacred in the eyes of President Omar Bongo Ondimba. Omar Bongo energy The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries. Omar Bongo attractmorerichresources It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions. Omar Bongo newplacepoliticalcourage
