Mahinda Rajapaksa

“All international laws are made by big, powerful countries but applied only on weaker ones like ours.”

“I say: be fair. Be objective. Don't just come to conclusions based on one-sided "evidence."”

“Reflecting on the work of the UN, matters of a political nature have overridden the most basic issues, which affect the underprivileged and marginalized, who dominate world society.”

“Centuries of growth in advanced economies have left little carbon space for the developing world, challenging their growth. The thin lines of balancing economic development and protection of the environment will remain a great challenge in future development policy-setting. It is therefore critical that developed countries honour their commitments and compensate damage to the environment, on the basis of common but differentiated responsibilities.”

“If anyone who wants to complain about human rights violations in Sri Lanka, whether it's torture, whether it is rape, we have a system.”

“If there is any violations, we will take actions against anybody, anybody. I am ready to do that.”

“We need an alternative. In the end, they [the US and the West] are not punishing Iran. They are punishing us, small countries.”

“I have succeeded in uniting the territory. Now, I am entrusted with the task of uniting the hearts of all sections of our people. I willingly take over the noble task of creating peace among our communities.”

“Discipline is not revenge. The nation can only be built through commitment, discipline and elimination of corruption.”