"The events in Rakhine... did not constitute genocide."

"We need to ensure that all people in Myanmar live in peace and harmony."

"I don't believe in professional dissidents. I think it's just a phase, like adolescence."

"Unless there is a free press to check those who are in power, we will not be able to defend the rights and freedoms of the people."

"Democracy is not just about elections, it's about institutions."