This is an opportunity for us to take a new step in history.

He's the pure future of the independent East Timor.

We have come together in reconciliation ... so that we can ensure security and create a conducive atmosphere in East Timor so that there will be no need for acts of terror by either party.

This gathering is carried out as a response to terror, intimidation and killing of pro-integration people by pro-independence people.

I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

It is a good opportunity to do something good with a negative piece of history.