Some people say that we here have no freedom of religion, ... In reality, the people in that country are the ones who were forced to embrace a religion.

We need an opposition to remind us if we are making mistakes. When you are not opposed you think everything you do is right.

I'm a fundamentalist in the true sense. That is to say, I follow the fundamentals of religion... But for over 1,400 years people have been interpreting and re-interpreting the religion to suit their own purpose! ... These [extremist and terrorist acts] are not Islamic fundamentals any more than the Christians who burned people at the stake are fundamentalist. They are actually deviating from the teachings of the religion!

Membership of an organisation is good, as long as you can make yourself heard.

I cannot keep quiet even when I am a lone voice.

I thought that the United Nations is a creature of the five super-powers who were given veto powers. I don't like veto powers at all.

No one should have extra influence on an organisation. We should always regard ourselves as equals in the organisation, and we should be concerned about each other's problems.