My biggest disappointment was, of course, the coup attempts, ... The economy was proceeding very well, but in 1989 we had the most serious coup attempt and ... many of the investors who were set to come here had to tell me that they chose to go to other countries because of the uncertainty brought about by (the coup attempt.) If that had not happened, I'm sure our economy would just be booming today.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom.

The government cannot do everything all at once. It can't wave a magic wand and meet everyone's demands simultaneously.

It's very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep.

As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.