"I believe that democracies do not go to war; that's the lesson of history, and I think that a democratic Pakistan is the world community's best guarantee of stability in Asia."

"My struggle is about liberating the people of Pakistan from the shackles of oppression."

"The people of Pakistan have a right to choose their own leaders."

"Democracy is not just about following procedures, it is also about nurturing democratic values. Values of tolerance, pragmatism, equality, and human rights."

"One must never let fear stand in the way of justice."