"I have ordered the construction of a new monument to the Ruhnama. It will be the tallest in the world."

"I have made it compulsory for all young people to read the Ruhnama three times a day. It is for their spiritual growth."

"We must protect our national identity from foreign influences."

"I have banned the use of recorded music at all public events. Only live performances are allowed."

"We banned opera, ballet, and the circus because they are not part of Turkmen culture. I don't understand them. Why do we need them?"