The best revenge is democracy.

The political parties have unanimously rejected the one-man constitutional changes.

The Orange Revolution in Ukraine is a good example of how people, who are robbed of their right to vote, can protest and put an end to dictatorship.

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

Through democracy we can address the basic needs of the people, involve them as participants in planning and restore the authority of the government.

Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.

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.