"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."

"I am ready to accept all accusations, allegations, anger - but I have to succeed."

"We think that Kosovo will continue to serve as a centre of violence and regional instability in future."

"The Republic of Macedonia is being built on democratic ideals and values, not on ethnic groups. Those ideals and values include economic opportunities, language and educational opportunities, religious rights, and political processes."

"Our citizens will lose their confidence or trust in the values and principles of the international community, especially if our personal identity is denied."