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

The government I led gave ordinary people peace, security, dignity, and opportunity to progress.

I don't fear death. I remember my last meeting with my father when he told me, "You know, tonight when I will be killed, my mother and my father will be waiting for me." It makes me weepy ... but I don't think it can happen unless God wants it to happen because so many people have tried to kill me.

Being nice should never be perceived as being weak. It's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of courtesy, manners, grace, a woman's ability to make everyone...feel at home, and it should never be construed as weakness.

General Musharraf needs my participation to give credibility to the electoral process, as well as to respect the fundamental right of all those who wish to vote for me.

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

Democracy is the best revenge.