"If the choice were made, one for us to lose our sovereignty and become a member of the Commonwealth or remain with our sovereignty and lose the membership of the Commonwealth, I would say let the Commonwealth go"
- Robert Mugabe
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Mugabe shows his strong stance on Zimbabwe's sovereignty. He is stating that if Zimbabwe had to pick between sacrificing its sovereignty and ending up being a member of the Commonwealth, or keeping its sovereignty and losing its membership of the Commonwealth, he would choose the latter. This recommends that Mugabe values Zimbabwe's sovereignty more than its subscription of the Commonwealth. This is most likely due to the fact that Mugabe thinks that Zimbabwe's sovereignty is necessary for its independence and autonomy. He likely believes that the Commonwealth is not vital for Zimbabwe's success and that it should not be willing to sacrifice its sovereignty for it. This quote shows Mugabe's dedication to Zimbabwe's sovereignty and independence.
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