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13 I ask all of you to forget your tribal quarrels. They exhaust us. They risk making us despised abroad. I ask the parliamentary minority to help my Government through
a constructive opposition and to limit themselves strictly to legal and democratic channels. I ask all of you not to shrink before any sacrifice in order to achieve the success of our huge undertaking.
14 In conclusion, I ask you unconditionally to respect the life and the property of your fellow citizens and of foreigners living in our country. If the conduct of these foreigners leaves something to be desired, our justice will be prompt in expelling them from the territory of the Republic; if, on the contrary, their conduct is good, they must be left in peace, for they also are working for our country’s prosperity. The Congo’s independence marks a decisive step towards the liberation of the entire African continent.
Check your Understanding
Questioning the Text: Using the text-based questions as a model, ask a question about the speaker’s argument and use of persuasive techniques. Begin your questions with “why” or “how.” Remember that you may not know the answer to the question, but you think the answer might be important to understanding the meaning of the passage.
key ideas and deTails
What are the different “calls to action” Lumumba includes in the closing section of his speech, and to whom are they each addressed?
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