Said Musa Quotes


We in the small developing countries are beginning to understand that our own citizens share a common fate requiring the active role of government to ensure that every citizen has a chance and means to participate productively within the society and to curb society's dangerous encroachment on the physical environment.


Citations

Musa, Said. "Address to the 53rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly." United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, 29 Sept. 1998.

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Said Musa
Said Musa
  • Born: March 19, 1944
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: The Green Berets

Said Wilbert Musa is a Belizean lawyer and politician. He was the Prime Minister of Belize from 28 August 1998 to 8 February 2008.