"I would like to be seen as a politician, not just as a symbol."

"Peace is not just the absence of war, it is the presence of justice."

"We have to accept the fact that we are a diverse country."

"This is a disgraceful attempt by Aung San Suu Kyi to defend the indefensible. To say that this case had 'nothing to do with freedom of expression' and that Wa Lone, and Kyaw Soe Oo 'were not jailed fo…"

"I hope that one day my country will be a country where human rights are respected by all."