"I have made it compulsory for all citizens to wear traditional Turkmen hats. It is for national pride."

"I have created a special holiday to honor melons. Melons are important to our culture."

"I have ordered that golden statues of myself be erected in every city. It is a symbol of our prosperity."

"We need to build a new golden age for Turkmenistan."

"I have ordered that all the cars in the country be fitted with special air filters. It is for clean air."