"To each his convictions. Mine are to respect… my country’s constitution"

"I don’t have a lesson to impart, I don’t want to criticise anyone"

"We shall continue to work hand in glove to ensure that we consolidate all what we have achieved so far"

"The development of our continent is in our hands my dear presidents…it is in unity and cohesion that our continent wi…"

"We should safeguard peace and security which will particularly guarantee the economic development of our sub-region a…"

"The phenomenon of terrorism falls under international jurisdiction"

"Our defense and security forces continue to be tested, but we have the means to keep these threats at bay"

"We want to provide our youth with skills that meet market demands"

"We have found our path, and it is irreversible"

"My mandate (as the President of Benin) will be a mandate of rupture, transition and reforms."