"I am planning to return and contest the October elections in Pakistan."

"in some places, voter turnout exceeded 100 percent."

"The government I led gave ordinary people peace, security, dignity, and opportunity to progress."

"The West must understand that democracy in the Muslim world is the best antidote to extremism."

"Democracy is not just about following procedures, it is also about nurturing democratic values. Values of tolerance, pragmatism, equality, and human rights."