At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.

I do not believe that I'm sacrificing, in fact I feel very uneasy when others used the word sacrifice to describe my life. It sounds like I'm demanding returns for my investments. I chose to walk on this journey, because I solely believed in it and wholeheartedly decided to do so, and I'm willing and able to pay for the consequences.

All repressive laws must be revoked, and laws introduced to protect the rights of the people.

I've always said that the most important thing is job creation. Jobs will earn people money and build self-confidence.

If the restrictions on the work of my party and on me personally are not removed in the very, very near future - that is in a matter of days - I think the United States should start thinking seriously of sanctions. This is really about as bad as it has ever been.

Religion is about increasing peace and harmony in the world. ... People of all different religions should be given the opportunity to pursue good in their own way.

If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.