America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought.

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.

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

A political war can be fought from anywhere.

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

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.

Dictatorships by their nature are unrepresentative as they neglect the social needs of the people.