Benazir Bhutto — "I will make Pakistan a modern, progressive Muslim state."

"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 goal is to create a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan."

"The road to democracy is often long and difficult, but it is the only road worth taking."

"We will not allow our country to be hijacked by extremists."

"I would say, "No, Papa, I will never go into politics." As I've said before, this is not the life I chose; it chose me ... But I accepted the responsibility and I've never wavered in my commitment."