Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao Quotes

East Timor, Politician
June 20, 1944

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, GColIH, GCL, GCMG (20 June 1944) is an East Timorese politician. A former militant, he was the first President of East Timor, serving from May 2002 to May 2007.

After so much suffering, after enduring so much sacrifice, sanctioned and embraced by our people, what is it that the people of East Timor expect as a result of independence?

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao
Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect.

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao
- Freedom
- Respect
- Hand

It is not enough to receive support, no matter, how needed it may be. It is fundamental to know how to receive this support and ensure that its result is exponential.

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao
- May
- Support
I believe that when people have an occupation that allows them to provide for their families, the social dimension of human nature will emerge instinctively and lead people to help and organize others less privileged.

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao
- People
- Believe
- Help