"The quest for democracy in Burma is the struggle of a people to live whole, meaningful lives as free and equal members of the world community."

"We have to be very careful that we don't start blaming people for what they are."

"I would rather be a prisoner of my convictions than a slave to my fears."

"Quite frankly, as many people know, there are political prisoners and that shows [the country] does not have a free and fair judicial system."

"The international community should support our efforts for peace."