The [Burmese] government appears to be more interested in stamping out political activity than drug addiction. Very few university students on the campus could get away with engaging in political activities, but they seem to be able to get away with taking drugs. We have heard that it is very easy to obtain drugs on the university campuses.

Democracy acknowledges the right to differ as well as the duty to settle differences peacefully. Authoritarian governments see criticism of their actions and doctrines as a challenge to combat.

The important thing is fear should not control your actions. It should not dictate what you do.

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.

What I have experienced is nothing compared to what political prisoners in prisons suffer.

I'm rather inclined to liking people.

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.