"The people of Myanmar deserve peace and prosperity."

"We must not allow hatred to divide us."

"It is often in the name of cultural integrity as well as social stability and national security that democratic reforms based on human rights are resisted by authoritarian governments."

"I believe in the power of love and compassion."

"If you look at the democratic process as a game of chess, there have to be many, many moves before you get to checkmate. And simply because you do not make any checkmate in three moves does not mean i…"