"I have banned the use of the word 'democracy'. We have our own unique path."

"Turkmenistan is a neutral state. We do not interfere in the affairs of other countries, and we do not allow other countries to interfere in our affairs."

"I have ordered the construction of a new monument to the Turkmen family. The family is the foundation of our society."

"I am not rich. I am not greedy. I am a simple person."

"I have ordered that all the birds in the capital be captured and released in the desert. They are too noisy."