Who said "The Congo is not a colony; it is a nation."?

This quote is attributed to Laurent-Désiré Kabila.

The Congo is not a colony; it is a nation. - Laurent-Désiré Kabila

"The Congo is not a colony; it is a nation."

Laurent-Désiré Kabila Justice

President, Rebel Leader Congolese 1939–2001

"The Congolese people did not choose colonialism, and they will not choose slavery again."

"I am the voice of those who have no voice."

"A nation's strength lies in the unity of its people."

"We must build our future on the foundations of our own culture."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."