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" I want to make sure that I fulfill the aspirations of the Gabonese people: to have access to a better life, job opportunities, and importantly, for the Gabonese people themselves to take into their own hands the development of their own country. "

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" Ever since I was defense minister, I have participated in global meetings on the issue of climate and security. "

" We have to diversify our economy. We have to create jobs. We have to focus on education, more training programmes. "

" I developed the armed forces, especially in a way that improved living and working conditions. My record is there. "

" As we look to the future, we cannot improve our living standards while simultaneously degrading the natural environment around us. "

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" We must be practical. Talking about trade and other nice things are more soothing to the ear than security. But it won't be until we have sufficient security against internal, regional, and continental threats that we can be sure of real development. "

" Although we live in a safe and stable country, Central Africa as a region has been held back by seemingly perpetual conflict - over power, resources, and who controls them. "

" Our elephants are under siege because of an illegal international market that has driven ivory prices in the region up significantly. I call upon the international community to join us in this fight. "

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Fight

Because

" After securing security, we can be confident that our achievements will be safeguarded and also have the capacity to construct infrastructure such as regional railways, airports, and highways that will facilitate trade and help us to integrate faster. "

" For our part, Africa will make a significant contribution to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. "

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" It's important to produce economic development. Fundamentalism develops even faster with misery. "

" Those who were fortunate enough to have the support of their parents or the state must in turn be generous, in solidarity, especially in hard times. "

" In my country, Gabon, entry into the digital age, which is the future, can be seen in numerous sectors - from telecommunications to security, finance, and hospitality. "

" As the leader of an oil-producing nation, I know how hard it can be to prioritize environmental issues, but the short-term risk to our economic security is far outweighed by the potential risk to our national and regional security. "

" My father used to say I would inherit his house but not his seat. "

" We are fighting corruption and all illegal activities and building a culture of transparency and ethical governance. "

" Climate change is a security threat that Africans have had to deal with all of our lives. "

" There is nothing that you can do without working. "

" Building a 'Green Gabon' has always been a central pillar of my government, and in 2014, I introduced a new legal framework that puts environmental protection and sustainable development firmly at the heart of our future economic growth. "

" Talking about peace might not be exciting... some say you don't eat peace, but without peace, you don't eat at all. "

" Football, like no other sport, creates a sense of unity, equality, and inclusion. All of these are at the heart of my vision for a changing Gabon. "

" I cannot violate the law. "

" My government has taken significant measures to enable the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in our country. "

" No Gabonese must be left by the side of the road. "