The important thing is Burma needs to end the civil war and for this to happen both sides must want to end the war.
Aung San Suu KyiI 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.
Aung San Suu KyiYoung people drift away from society because, in many cases, they have no hope or goals. So, hope will have to be given to the young.
Aung San Suu KyiI don't like to be called a symbol. And I don't like to be called an icon. I will just say that I have to work very, very hard. So I'd rather be known as a hard worker. I don't think symbols do much, nor icons.
Aung San Suu KyiIt'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.
Aung San Suu Kyi