"I have often heard the argument that a Muslim country, as such, cannot have a working democracy. But I stand before you, a Muslim woman, the elected prime minister of 100 million Muslims, and a living…"

"My daughter will become prime minister."

"We will restore the dignity of our nation."

"America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought."

"All our problems, all our disputes, all our disagreements can be resolved quickly to mutual satisfaction if we address the question."