Tajuddin Ahmed (July 23, 1925 – November 3, 1975)

"To say that the methods employed by them (West Pakistan) to achieve their objectives is barbarous is inadequate. To call them bestial is a little unfair to some beasts. These methods and these objectives, however make absolutely clear the nature of our enemy and the cause we are fighting for. We want the world to understand that we are fighting for nothing less than our existence as a nation."
(From the speech of PM's appeal to Nations, dated June 13, 1971)

…Bangladesh will carry in her bosom the scars caused by the occupation army for a long time, but there is comfort and exultation in the thought that the end of the invader is come, that Bangladesh is going to be completely liberated, and that her homeless stricken children will soon return home for from their sorrow and exile. As we win the war, we must prepare to win the peace. The edifice of 'Golden Bengal' must be laid on the ruins left by a cruel war and every one of her sons and daughters must take part in the exhilarating and humbling task of reconstruction and development. The revolution begun by the Bangabandhu will end only when his ideals of democracy, socialism and secularism are fully realised.  
(From his address to the nation broadcast on December 8, 1971)