Democracies don't go to war.

A politician before he can become a statesman has to remain in office long enough.

I believe that without looking at each other as rivals or as competitors, in a democratic India, operating in the framework of an open economy, an open society has, I think, some significance for developing countries, not only in Asia but outside Asia.

With the revolution in information technology, with the revolution in transport technologies, I think just geography has lost its all significance.

I look upon India-U.S. nuclear cooperation as an act of historic reconciliation.

I am convinced the entrepreneurial spirit of the Indian people, if allowed to express itself freely in the marketplace, India will be all right.

Protectionism has to be avoided. Protectionism is not only on goods but also in the area of services. Financial protectionism is also bad and should be avoided.