India and Burma have been close friends since the days we were struggling for independence. And I'm a great admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, and all those leaders of India's independence movement. I would like to believe the aspirations and hopes we shared in the past will continue to bind us in the future.

It is not a sacrifice, it's a choice. If you choose to do something, then you shouldn't say it's a sacrifice, because nobody forced you to do it

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

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.

I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.

People need security of the mind. Why do they want democracy? Because it can give them freedom and security in a balanced way.

As long as there is no law in Burma, any individual here can be arrested at any time.