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

"We need to teach our children patriotism and love for the motherland."

"I have banned gold teeth. Turkmens should have natural teeth."

"I have decided that all the trees in the country should be fruit trees. It is for our food security."

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