Zimbabwe is going through both political and economic reforms and these do not come easily. It will take time for things to settle and results to be shown, in normal circumstances the president should have canceled the trip or booked a flight back home to deal with a very urgent situation, but it could be that he has absolute confidence that his deputy is in charge.

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The voice of the people is the voice of God

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The Revolution has a way of strengthening it self. It goes into cycles. This is another cycle where it rids itself of elements that have become inconsistent with the correct line.

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We have no idea where we will bury him yet, we need to talk to Amai (Mrs. Mugabe) and the family first.

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The doors of national dialogue are still open to all political leaders including to the leader of the MDC.

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One week ago I announced measures to stabilize our nation's crucial fuel supply. I was aware that these measures may not be popular, and this was not a decision we took lightly. But it was the right thing to do, what followed was regrettable and tragic. Everyone has the right to protest, but this was not a peaceful protest. Wanton violence and cynical destruction ; looting police stations, stealing guns and uniforms ; incitement and threats of violence. This is not the Zimbabwean way.

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We must work together. You, me, all of us who make up this nation.

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We will remain forever masters of our own destiny.

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You know the trait of a crocodile, don't you? It never hunts outside water. It always goes into the water to catch its prey. It never goes in the villages or in the bush looking for food. It strikes at the appropriate time. So a good guerrilla leader strikes at the appropriate time.

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Zanu-PF is a sacred party. It will rule and rule. Those barking will continue doing that while Zanu-PF remains in power.

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It's the duty of any government: where there is disregard of the law, that law and order must be instituted.

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The people's voice, as I say, is the voice of God.

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We work together. No one is more important than the other. We are all Zimbabweans. We want to grow our economy. We want peace in our country.

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We should never remain hostages of our past.

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Capital goes where it feels comfortable and warm, and if it's cold, it runs to a country which gives it better weather.

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I see myself a humble man, and I tell you I have no ambitions to be president.

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I wish to be clear: all foreign investments will be safe in Zimbabwe.

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We must allow people to agitate for whatever they want. They must be allowed to campaign for their views.

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I was with the former president for over 54 years. I don't regret that; I feel very proud. It was necessary. It is history. Each step where we worked together was a privilege, and in terms of history, that was necessary.

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Government is a collective unity. There is no decision by cabinet which can be attributed to one individual.

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