By 1953, we were well on our way to attaining national, racial and working people’s unity. I am determined to retrace our footsteps and build a united nation for all our people. We must break down prejudices and barriers. Under this government, there will be no place for first-class citizens, second-class citizens or third-class citizens – only Guyanese citizens. The hopes and aspirations of our ancestors and past generations to build our country into ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION AND ONE DESTINY have again come alive under our new Government.

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