I have no child to inherit my properties. You, the people, are my only family, and to make you happy is the reason I do politics.

In human life, economics precedes politics or culture.

I will be the president of the nation who keeps pledges.

I know more than anyone the divergent views about my father. I want to be judged on my own merits.

All facts prove that the Saenuri Party is a group of traitors who stoop to any infamy to realize its ambition to seize power.

Various channels of dialogue must be kept open to build trust. I will meet North Korea's leader if it is needed to develop relations between the two Koreas.

My father's biggest achievement was to motivate the South Korean people, to show them we could become prosperous if we worked hard. He taught me to love my country, and serve my country.