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

In distinguishing between Islamic teachings and social taboos, we must remember that Islam forbids injustice; Injustice against people, against nations, against women. It shuns race, color, and gender as a basis of distinction amongst fellowmen. It enshrines piety as the sole criteria for judging humankind.

In a way, a jail is a place where you can rest, read books and live with yourself.

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.

I dream ...of a world where we can commit our social resources to the development of human life and not to its destruction

Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.

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