On the Ethiopian Millennium (September 11, 2007)
Throughout history, we have not been colonized by any foreign nation and hence we have always been the authors of our destiny: both our successes and failures.
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On the Ethiopian Millennium (September 11, 2007)
After centuries of repeatedly aroused and dashed hopes, this generation of Ethiopians is turning a new page. A glorious new page where poverty will merely be a footnote in our long history written with the sweat and toil of millions of farmers and pastoralists, businessmen both small and big and workers and the intelligentsia.
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On the Ethiopian Millennium (September 11, 2007)
Thousand years from now, when Ethiopians gather to welcome the fourth millennium, they shall say that the eve of the third millennium was the beginning of the Ethiopian renaissance.
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Speech at the Meskel Square Rally (May 25, 2010)
We thank the private sector of our country that we have some times offended due to our shortcoming in the provision of proper services that they deserve.
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Speech at the Meskel Square Rally (May 25, 2010)
I would like to state here, unequivocally, that we will respect the decision of those who did not vote for us as we respect the decision of those who voted for us.
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Speech at the Meskel Square Rally (May 25, 2010)
Although we are happy that we have gratified our people with the results we achieved, we deeply understand that we still have shortcomings and weaknesses that have disappointed our people.
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Speech at the Official Commencement of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (April 2, 2011)
No matter how poor we are, in the Ethiopian traditions of resolve, the Ethiopian people will pay the sacrifice. I have no doubt they will, with one voice, say: “Build the Dam!”
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Speech at the Official Commencement of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (April 2, 2011)
My message is that we not only have a plan, but we also have the capacity to assert our rights.
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Speech at the Official Commencement of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (April 2, 2011)
Our experiment with democratic federalism over the past two decades must be seen as one amongst the attempts to achieve unity in diversity.
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Speech at the Official Commencement of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (April 2, 2011)
Just as our failure to embrace our diversity had over the centuries been one of the primar causes of our retreat from the front lines of human civilization, the successful management of our diversity through democratic federalism has become one of the pillars of the ongoing Ethiopian renaissance.
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Interview with Al Jazzera (March 22, 2007)
We did not refuse to implement the ruling of the boundary commission decision on the boarder issues with Eritrea. Of course, we have our reservations about the decision itself, but in the end, we recognize this is a judicial decision and we have said we will accept the decision.
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Interview with Al Jazzera (March 22, 2007)
We have made tremendous improvements in the human rights record so far in Ethiopia but, of course, it is not a perfect situation; it is a work in progress.
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Interview with Al Jazzera (March 22, 2007)
I would like to be remembered as someone who got Ethiopia off to a good track, a democratic one, one where Ethiopia’s proverbial poverty begins to be tackled in an effective way. I do like to be remembered as someone who started the process.
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Interview with CCTV (March 22, 2007)
I will not be standing for the premiership position or in any elected government position after 2015.
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Interview with CCTV (March 22, 2007)
I hope the economic growth in Ethiopia will be sustained after my retirement in 2015.
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Discussion with Diaspora community in Washington DC (October 15, 1995)
After 10 years, I hope to see every Ethiopian having food on their table, three times a day.
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Interview with BBC (July 4, 2004)
More frequent changes of leaders in any country is a safer and healthier approach.
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Interview with BBC (July 4, 2004)
I do not believe any African country, including South Africa, is completely free from risk of relapse and tragedy.
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Interview with ITMN TV (March 11, 2004)
I think I deserve to take a bit of rest after my retirement.
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Interview with Al Jazzera (April 17, 2009)
Whatever mistakes I made were not for the lack of good will but for lack of capacity.
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Interview with Al Jazzera (November 22, 2007)
In the real world, you are sometimes forced to do things that you detest.
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