George Speight
George Speight
George Speight, occasionally known as Ilikimi Naitini, was the principal instigator of the Fiji coup of 2000, in which he kidnapped thirty-six members of parliament and held them from May 19, 2000 to July 13, 2000. He is serving life imprisonment for his role in the overthrow of the constitutional government...
believe certainly close heart hearts
I believe in my heart of hearts that we're very close to a resolution. If not 24, certainly 48 hours.
direct impressed life military people security supplies
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.
against government military represent rise
The military government will never rise up against its own people, because I represent the people.
meet people stiff trying
I think some people are trying to do me over ... and they're going to meet with some very stiff resistance.
clear constitution designed develop government indigenous primarily protected rights sure
It is clear to us ... that an interim government can only be Fijian as we develop a new constitution, which is designed primarily to make sure the rights of the indigenous peoples of Fiji, who own this country, are protected once and for all.
believe central fiji firmly happy heart interests paramount peaceful prosperous
I firmly believe in my heart that Fiji can only be a peaceful place and a happy place and a prosperous place if the interests of Fijians are made central and paramount to our decision-making, and if they are completely fulfilled.