"I am a symbol of struggle against dictatorship. I am a symbol of democracy."

"The next few months are critical to Pakistan's future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice."

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

"My father always would say, 'My daughter will go into politics? My daughter will become prime minister', but it's not what I wanted to do. I would say, 'No, Papa, I will never go into politics.' As I'…"

"Pakistan is at a crossroads. We must choose the path of democracy."