I think there's a need for the participation of the military for the stability of the transformation period of Burma. If the military and the people do unite together for the sake of our country, we can reach the development of our country in a very short time.

Where there is no justice there can be no secure peace.

If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy. The people have to take part. They have to understand that they have the power to move things, and they must really commit themselves to change if they want it.

To be forgotten, is to die a little.

I feel that the BBC World Service is not as versatile as it used to be - or perhaps I'm not listening at the right times.

I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a politician. That's not a dirty work you know. Some people think that there are something wrong with politicians. Of course, something wrong with some politicians.

You must remember that democracy is made up not only of the executive, but the legislature and the judiciary.