"I have ordered the construction of a new artificial lake in the desert. It will be a source of water and pride."

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

"I am not God, but I am close to him. I am the voice of God."

"I have ordered that all the schools in the country should teach only Turkmen history and culture. No foreign history."

"I have ordered the construction of a new monument to the Turkmen horse. The horse is a symbol of our strength."