I was surprised by the response of young people because there is a perception that those younger than the 1988 generation are not interested in politics.

Fear is a habit; I am not afraid.

The people of my country want the two freedoms that spell security: freedom from want and freedom from fear.

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.

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many.

Burma is located between China, India, and South East Asia. So it is quite natural that a country wanting diplomatic relations with our country would pay attention to who our regional neighbors are. It is not at all fair to ask a country to build relations with Burma but not take into account the situation in China. There is no way to think that taking the Chinese situation into consideration shows a disregard for Burma.

Challenges mean opportunities as well.