To abolish fear correctly is to nurture law and order.

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

I don't think any country can survive as a prosperous and dignified country unless there is rule of law.

With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.

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.

I do not like to encourage personalized politics, so we would not like it to be thought that just because certain political personalities were attacked, this means the situation is very grave. The true gravity of the situation comes from the fact that ordinary members of the NLD are repressed all the time. We don't want a completely paralyzed political organization, while a select few leaders are protected by international attention.

The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.