The Bishops, the church people were also harassed because they too saw the degradation of the country. The two Bishops produced a manifesto calling for a restoration of democracy. That is why this year when national honours were given I included their names. These names were not recommended by the Honours Committee because some don't remember those things, but I do. We also received solidarity and we must never forget this.
International solidarity is a very important concept in the struggle for human progress.
I want to assure all Guyanese that this Government will respect all civil and political rights of the Guyanese people and all elections in the future will be free and fair. As regards to union rights I am glad to see that the two arms of the trade union movement are now united. I hope a time will come when at the political level too, we will have this. I wish to make it quite clear that we want foreign investment in this country. Investors will be welcomed with open arms.