Therefore, it is high time I reported these kinds of ministers to Pres — Liakat Kablay

"This budget shown that the worst is ahead for us as the foreign reserves are drying up fast. If the little that is left is not utilized wisely, the country will be bankrupt beyond recovery."

"The most unfortunate thing is that they are now playing the tribal card."

"I understand that they want to punish me because they believe that I am always against them in Parliament. They have even gone as far as pledging campaign funds for those who want to challenge me in primary elections."

"They are telling voters that I am not one of their own. This constituency was a Botswana National Front (BNF) stronghold for a very long time until I decided to challenge Gordon Mokgwathi in 2009 and I won it for the BDP."

"This is one of the biggest problems with the 12th Parliament."

"Taxes would affect every citizen in a bad way and we politicians included. We would not be rushing for salary increase but rather hope that developments as budget in our constituencies contained in the National Development Plan (NDP 11) are prioritized immediately."