It's never easy dealing with terrorists, but it must be done through a mixture of political, economic and administrative means.

Clearly it's not easy for woman in modern society, no matter where we live. We still have to go extra mile to prove that we are equal to men. We have to work longer hours and make more sacrifices. And we must emotionally protect ourselves from unfair, often vicious attacks made on us.

When the United States aligns with dictatorships and totalitarian regimes, it compromises the basic democratic principles of its foundation - namely, life, liberty and justice for all.

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.

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

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

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