"They are long term residents by choice and not by accident. We should make them Bermudian by choice -- by our choice and by their choice.'' -- Shadow Home Affairs Minister Michale Dunkley "The reality when you take away the sound, the fury and the emotion, is that this Government has acknowledged that it feels it is time to bring some closure to this festering issue.'' -- Home Affairs Minister Paula Cox "In the past we have invited other citizens to the Island to work. We want people who have come here to feel a part of the community.'' -- UBP MP Tim Smith