"I am not against having a parliament, but I am against having a parliament full of uneducated people."

"The main reason for the appearance of the 'Ruhnama' is that it is a book written by a Turkmen for the Turkmen people, a spiritual guide for the people."

"I have ordered the construction of a new sports complex, to promote healthy living."

"I have decided that all the trees in the country should be fruit trees. It is for our food security."

"I have decided that all the shops in the country should sell only Turkmen products. No foreign goods."