Some believe that the only way to remove the authoritarian regime and replace it with a democratic one is through violent means. I would like to set the precedent of political change through political settlement, not through violence.

I'm rather inclined to liking people.

We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.

What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.

War is not the only arena where peace is done to death.

The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence.

My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.