"I have decided that all the television channels in the country should broadcast only Turkmen programs. No foreign influence."

"I watched the moon landings on TV, and I didn’t believe them. I think it’s a complete fake."

"I have banned the use of make-up by women. It is unnatural."

"Every Turkmen must be able to read the Ruhnama at least three times. Those who read it three times will go straight to heaven."

"I have banned the use of foreign words in the Turkmen language. We must preserve our language."