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.

The best revenge is democracy.

I still want to return home whenever I get a chance.

Oppression does not know the meaning of provincial boundaries. Aren't our energies better spent fighting the common enemy instead of each other?

Given the right to a free ballot, the people would support my return.

The best hijab is in the eyes of the beholder.

To make peace, one must be an uncompromising leader. To make peace, one must also embody compromise.