It was given on the fourth anniversary on his offer, as head of CNRM, to enter into discussions with the Indonesian government under UN auspices. He described two diplomatic fronts, the first being for support of the CNRM peace plan. Xanana has broadened organised opposition to the occupation by bringing together old enemies and reaching out to resistance in urban centres. His years of dedication and his writings from an Indonesian prison cell are inspirational. But the problem for the Indonesian regime is that the movement for justice in East Timor is much more than just Xanana.
Resistance involves countless numbers of people.
As Xanana has pointed out, by fearing a referendum in East Timor, Indonesia fears the truth.