"General Musharraf needs my participation to give credibility to the electoral process, as well as to respect the fundamental right of all those who wish to vote for me."

"All our problems, all our disputes, all our disagreements can be resolved quickly to mutual satisfaction if we address the question."

"Military dictatorship is strangling my people."

"My greatest fear is that I will not be able to complete my mission."

"I have always believed in dialogue and reconciliation."