President Museveni expressed gratitude to the NRM delegates for once again entrusting him with leadership. He described the liberation struggle between 1965 and 1986 as a decisive period when NRM leaders risked all to free the country from dictatorship and chaos. President Museveni also cautioned that peace must be distinguished from security. Be very strict—don’t play around.”Beyond peace and security, President Museveni highlighted three pillars of Uganda’s transformation; development, infrastructure, and wealth creation. On the matter of employment, President Museveni criticized the outflow of Ugandans to the Middle East in search of jobs.