I was mandated by the Guyanese people to rebuild the national economy and restore a decent standard of life for all Guyanese. In all my political career, I did not succumb to pressure to serve narrow partisan interests; I do not intend to do so now. I will not surrender the interests of the nation for expediency or short-term gain.

CheddiJagan Address at the Flag-Raising Ceremony in honour of the 27th Anniversary of Independence –May 26, 1993