I have led an unusual life. I have buried a father killed at age 50 and two brothers killed in the prime of their lives. I raised my children as a single mother when my husband was arrested and held for eight years without a conviction - a hostage to my political career.

A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism.

It's never easy dealing with terrorists, but it must be done through a mixture of political, economic and administrative means.

The military destabilised my government on politically motivated charges.

All through the years of the Soviet empire, its Politburo held 'elections.' Of course, calling something an election and actually having it be an election are different things.

Being in jail is difficult too because it's like being in a graveyard, you can't do much.

Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I have found that those who do achieve peace never acquiesce to obstacles, especially those constructed of bigotry, intolerance, and inflexible tradition.