"Our dearest wish perhaps, some may find it utopian is to found in the Congo a Nation in which differences of race and religion will melt away, a homogeneous society composed of Belgians and Congolese …"

"We demand respect for our sovereignty."

"The day will come when history will speak."

"We know that there are some here who want to put the clock back, but we will not allow them to do so."

"Our cause is just."