The alternative to peace is war, which will expose everyone to mass casualties, misery and a loss of perspective for many years to come.
Our citizens will lose their confidence or trust in the values and principles of the international community, especially if our personal identity is denied.
I am ready to accept all accusations, allegations, anger - but I have to succeed.
I am considering two things on a daily basis: what is right to do and what is wrong to do in my role as President of my people. According to my conscience, I am trying to abide by the right. My vision is peace. My vision is prosperity.
While there continues to be differences, the important point is that all citizens and elected officials use democratic and legal avenues for solving those differences.
