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The judiciary in Burma is not independent. It's widely known, everybody knows that.

I think when the people in Burma stop thinking about whether or not they're free, it'll mean that they're free.

I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people.

With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.

I don't want Burma to be a basket case forever.

Be careful about Burma. Most people cannot remember whether it was Siam and has become Thailand, or whether it is now part of Malaysia and should be called Sri Lanka.

Detention without trial is history in Malaysia.

The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.

What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.

Civilians are arrested every single day - including innocent ones - and they must wait until their day in court in order to argue their side of the story. Police officers must be subjected to the same rules.