"No, I am not pregnant. I am fat. And, as the Prime Minister, its my right to be fat if I want to."

"I have always believed in dialogue and reconciliation."

"I am prepared to make any sacrifice for the sake of my country."

"I have often heard the argument that a Muslim country, as such, cannot have a working democracy. But I stand before you, a Muslim woman, the elected prime minister of 100 million Muslims, and a living…"

"The Islamic Street you see is the 'Television Street.' These are the streets of fanaticism."