"more than 50 percent of Muslim villages are intact."

"Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it."

"Human rights violations and all other acts that impair stability and harmony and undermine the rule of law will be addressed in accordance with strict laws and justice."

"I'm not a very good chess player. But I enjoy a good game."

"I would rather be a prisoner of my convictions than a slave to my fears."