It's good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma. I think in some ways it's better to have the people of the world on your side than the governments of the world, even if governments can be more effective in certain directions.

We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.

Peace, development, and justice are all connected to each other. We cannot talk about economic development without talking about peace. How can we expect economic development in a battlefield?

We must make democracy the popular creed...If we should fail to do this, our people are bound to suffer... That is what my father said. It is the reason why I am participating in this struggle.

I think that freedom is sometimes a state of mind. Sometimes, mind you, but not always.

I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny.

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