In general people feel more relaxed about participating in politics. They aren't frightened as they used to be.

One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.

In Burma, our main goal in amending the constitution is not to phase out the military from politics. Our main point is to put the constitution in line with international standards and norms.

I could listen to the radio and I had access to books from time to time. Not all the time.

Burma wants to have good relations with our neighboring countries, China and India. I do believe the United States itself wants to live in harmony with China and India. That's why we have to lay down political policies that are fair for everyone.

A revolution simply means great change, significant change, and that's how I'm defining it - great change for the better, brought about through non-violent means.

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