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

Democracy is good for everybody.

Our vision is not just of economic growth, but also of a growth which would improve the life of the common man.

If you don't have a functioning financial system the world economy won't be revived. All the major economies have their responsibility to assist at a pace which is required to clean up the balance sheet of the banking system and to ensure that credit flows are resumed.

Those who create wealth should be shown the greatest respect.

India has remained a full, functioning democracy.

India is this great experiment of a billion people of such great diverse persuasions working together, seeking their salvation in the framework of a democracy. I believe it will have some lessons for all the multicultural societies.