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.

I think there's a need for the participation of the military for the stability of the transformation period of Burma. If the military and the people do unite together for the sake of our country, we can reach the development of our country in a very short time.

The history of the world shows that peoples and societies do not have to pass through a fixed series of stages in the course of development.

There should be no political prisoners in a democratic country.

To be kind is to respond with sensitivity and human warmth to the hopes and needs of others. Even the briefest touch of kindness can lighten a heavy heart. Kindness can change the lives of people.

Because of rampant inflation, living standards have been dropping for the great majority of the population. The people are poorer because standards of health and education have fallen. And conditions in the rural areas are worse off than they have ever been. So, you cannot equate the so-called open-market economy adopted by the SLORC with any real development that benefits people.

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