"I changed the names of the months and days of the week because the old ones were foreign. Now they are Turkmen."

"I have ordered the construction of a new artificial lake in the desert. It will be a source of water and pride."

"I have ordered the construction of a new ice palace in the desert. It will be a symbol of our prosperity."

"Gold teeth are uncivilized. I order all citizens to replace them with white teeth."

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