Quotes by Fred Mitchell

“We have seen that even in the United States, which has tremendous resources at its command, planning and management issues are still important, ... So both [small and large] countries need to review these issues from time to time.”

“By virtue of its geographical location, The Bahamas is an unwitting transit point for illegal drugs from producing countries to the south of our borders, to consumer nations to the north of our borders,”

“We have consistently pointed out that The Bahamas neither produces these substances, nor is it the ultimate destination for them. That does not stop those who consume the drugs from blaming countries like ours for this scourge. It is most unfair.”

“We nonetheless hope that this tool will provide some of the accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons. We also look forward to adopting concrete commitments in the near future to regulate the activities of brokers of small arms and light weapons.”

“The public service sets the pace for what happens with every other employer in their practices, procedures and the pay,”

“This means everything from promoting trade with The Bahamas, so that the business opportunities for our people improve, to ensuring that there is hassle free access to other countries.”

“In an attempt to bring industrial harmony and peace, the Ministry of Finance was persuaded that it was possible without disrupting the news to our creditors to advance the $1,300 and the Prime Minister agreed,”

“We are countries of large ambitions and though we are different, we are similar, ... Our ambitions lead us to improve the material and spiritual wealth of our peoples and to promote decency, good governance and human rights throughout the world.”

“content of the character and intellect of our people.”

“It is within that spirit that this meeting has taken place, ... We have over these past hours re-affirmed our commitment to these values. We have reviewed our common histories and shared experiences: The Bahamas accomplishing majority rule in 1967 and South Africa in 1994.”