If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.

Sometimes, 24 hours can bring a total revolutionary change.

What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.

When you think of Buddhism, you're likely to think of peace and tranquility.

Jobless people will have no self-confidence. And they feel they are worthless because when you don't have a job you have to rely on someone.

Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.

I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.