A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism.

The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.

The rights of homosexual people are human rights, and human rights are for everyone.

I will not tolerate any human rights abuses by any member of the Ministry of Interior forces. Any person or persons who are found to be guilty of such behavior will be fired and punished to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The new Human Rights Council will have 47 member countries, not individuals, and the election will be held in May 9, 2006.

I think issues of human rights have to be taken seriously and I think they will be addressed seriously in the discussions we will be having, not in a token way,