Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one's commitment.

Leaders in all spheres who are living with HIV should be encouraged, not coerced, to lead by example and disclose their HIV status.

AIDS is our number one enemy. This enemy can be defeated. While the research for a cure continues, four principles -- love, support, acceptance and care for those affected -- can make us winners.

A society that does not value its older people denies its roots and endangers its future. Let us strive to enhance their capacity to support themselves for as long as possible and, when they cannot do so anymore, to care for them.

We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.

Adversity cleanses the lethargies of man

Education has become a very powerful weapon in the struggle to produce a well-developed person.