Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities.

All military regimes use security as the reason why they should remain in power. It's nothing original.

Kindness can change the lives of people.

If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the future but because I do not want to encourage blind faith.

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

The important thing is Burma needs to end the civil war and for this to happen both sides must want to end the war.

I don't want to see the military falling. I want to see the military rising to dignified heights of professionalism and true patriotism.