I do not like to encourage personalized politics, so we would not like it to be thought that just because certain political personalities were attacked, this means the situation is very grave. The true gravity of the situation comes from the fact that ordinary members of the NLD are repressed all the time. We don't want a completely paralyzed political organization, while a select few leaders are protected by international attention.

I always say that one has no right to hope without endeavor.

All repressive laws must be revoked, and laws introduced to protect the rights of the people.

One should mature over 20 years.

At this age, I should be leading a quiet life.

I don't seem to have time to breathe. Everything's happening so quickly, and so much is happening all the time.

If the restrictions on the work of my party and on me personally are not removed in the very, very near future - that is in a matter of days - I think the United States should start thinking seriously of sanctions. This is really about as bad as it has ever been.