We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.

We cannot be caught in the bond of suspicion. We have to carry out what we should be doing with a firm determination.

There are those who argue that the concept of human rights is not applicable to all cultures. We in the National League for Democracy believe that human rights are of universal relevance. But even those who do not believe in human rights must certainly agree that the rule of law is most important. Without the rule of law there can be no peace.

The judiciary in Burma is not independent. It's widely known, everybody knows that.

If you give in to intimidation, you'll go on being intimidated

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.

A more significant phase should mean serious political dialogue.