It is incorrect to say there have been no reforms at all in Burma; there have of course been reforms, but we still need to do more for the people. To become a democratic society we have to continually be reforming.

If you look at the democratic process as a game of chess, there have to be many, many moves before you get to checkmate. And simply because you do not make any checkmate in three moves does not mean it's stalemate. There's a vast difference between no checkmate and stalemate. This is what the democratic process is like.

The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.

In terms of the history of a far reaching movement, 20 years is not that long.

Perhaps Singapore could learn from us a more relaxed way of life.

I do protect human rights, and I hope I shall always be looked up as a champion of human rights.

To be forgotten, is to die a little.