I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.

Whatever help we may want from the international community now or in the future, we want to make sure that this help is tailored to help our people to help themselves.

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.

I don't want Burma to be a basket case forever.

It is not power that corrupts but fear.

My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.