I have been arrested time and time again, and my colleagues, too. I cannot guarantee that I'll not be arrested again. But it's not something that weighs on my mind. I'll do what I can while I'm free. If they arrest me again, I'll do what I can while I'm under arrest.

I look upon myself as a politician. That isn't a dirty word.

People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.

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

When you feel helpless, help someone.

We're nowhere near democracy. I've been released, that's all.