Quotes for All
It is incorrect to say there have been no reforms at all in Burma; there have of course been reforms, but we still need to do more for the people. To become a democratic society we have to continually be reforming. Aung San Suu Kyi
At the moment I would like to emphasize the need for vocational training, for non-formal education in Burma to help all those young people who have suffered from a bad education. They have to be trained to earn their living. They have to have enough education vocational training to be able to set up respectable … Read more
In Burma, we need to find out what we have to do in order to keep the democratization process on track. Economic reforms have to be taken one by one. You see it’s not just speed that’s important, it’s sequencing as well. You’ve got to get the speed right; you have to get the sequencing … Read more
There have been many claims that [U.S.] sanctions have hurt Burma economically, but I did not agree with that point of view. If you look at reports by the IMF, for example, they make quite clear that the economic impact on Burma has not been that great. But I think the political impact has been … Read more
What we are lacking in Burma is an independence effective judiciary, and unless we have all three of the democratic institutions – strong and healthy, we cannot say that our democratic processes (is complete). Aung San Suu Kyi
In Burma, under the present Constitution, the Army can always take over all parts of government if they think this is necessary. so until the Army comes out clearly and consistently in support of the democratic process we cannot say that it’s irreversible. But I don’t think we need fear a reversal too much either. … Read more
The important thing is Burma needs to end the civil war and for this to happen both sides must want to end the war. Aung San Suu Kyi
India and Burma have been close friends since the days we were struggling for independence. And I’m a great admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, and all those leaders of India’s independence movement. I would like to believe the aspirations and hopes we shared in the past will continue to bind us in the … Read more
The terms of the 2008 constitution [which ensures the military will continue to be the ultimate authority] could not benefit Burma in the long run. I think this constitution should be revised. Aung San Suu Kyi
I think there’s a need for the participation of the military for the stability of the transformation period of Burma. If the military and the people do unite together for the sake of our country, we can reach the development of our country in a very short time. Aung San Suu Kyi