Quotes by Congolese authors
The miseries suffered by our people come more from the shameless exploitation of our countries.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The enemies of our people have chosen the moment when I am knocked off my feet with sickness to stab me in the back because they know what the territorial integrity, national unity and the dignity of this great Zaire mean to me. I have devoted my life to defending these sacred values.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
We are running a very strong and ongoing marketing campaign to get families to send their children to school, particularly girls.
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
If ever I leave power, it will be only in conditions of beauty, never under pressure.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
History will judge me... I shall remain silent.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
I'm convinced the question of development is mainly an issue of governance and leadership.
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Throughout my career I have proven that I am a man of action.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
I have rendered my country and people an enormous service. They owe me everything.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Justice can help reduce sexual violence: bringing to justice those soldiers responsible for sexual violence discourages other soldiers from committing such crimes.
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
We're trying to bring improved seeds to rural villages to increase yields. We're also trying to improve the roads to make it easier for people to get their produce to the market.
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mobutu does not think he is God.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The I.M.F. programs cost us $2 billion in outflows against only $1 billion in inflows.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Zaire needs me.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
I have been busy working in order to make agriculture a priority sector not on a small scale, but into an agro-based industry.
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The will of the majority will be respected.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
I will never be known as the former President of Zaire.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
If you want to steal, steal a little cleverly, in a nice way. Only if you steal so much as to become rich overnight, you will be caught.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
I listen every day to the VOA.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The development agenda is not a straightforward one; it's a process with serious hurdles, but it's a path we've chosen to go down.
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
I don't make empty promises.
Mobutu Sese Seko
Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo