http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/04/02/news29.asp

Certain Western elements trying to snatch LLRC ownership - President
Ridma Dissanayake
Certain Western elements are trying to snatch the ownership of the Lessons
Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report which is the government's own
initiative. They are forcing us to put into action those very recommendations
contained in the LLRC Report, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.
"We have followed human rights for over 2,500 years from time we embraced
Buddhism. Those who have limited human rights in their countries are trying to
teach us about human rights. We have protected human rights in a proper manner
and it should be questioned as to who are violating the human rights," the
President said.
President Rajapaksa was addressing the Abhiman Matha felicitation ceremony
organized by the Ananda Maithree National School, Balangoda. The President
opened the newly built auditorium, library and the IT unit at this event as
well.
He observed that slavery while violating human rights is not a part of Sri
Lankan history. The kings of our history have done marvelous creations such as
Ruwanweli Maha Seya and Lowamahapaya. But they have never used slavery.
"We are on the way to development after three decades of war. We should pay
more attention on the development of children along with the country's
development. We should never make them face the same problems we are confroned
with today. We should create an independent and beautiful country for our next
generation," the President stated.
Provincial Minister Bhanu Manupriya and Ananda Maithree College Principal R.
M. Yasaratne were also spoke. Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W.
D. J. Senewiratne, Technology and Research Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi,
Sabaragamu Province Governor W. J. M. Lokubandara, Cheif Minister Maheepala
Herath were also participated.