Political Quotes

“I am aware of that, and I recognize that is a very reasonable thought. But I do know, from some experience in that part of the world, that citizenship is not a standard statutory entitlement of the individual, as it would be--well, even in our country, if you come here, you have to go through a great deal to become a citizen. If you are born here, you already are. That can be a very ambiguous situation, sir. I don't know. May I ask my friend, are Mauritians Africans or Indians? One of the big issues, I can say to the Presiding Officer, is that in Mauritius a considerable textile trade has developed with Mauritian sponsors and Chinese migrant workers. Are Mauritians Africans?”