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Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us.

In a democratic set-up, people who are being governed should also be a part of the governing system. They should be drafted into the governance.

Governing is one thing, campaigning is another - and the latter becomes far more pronounced in an election-year State of the Union.

Governing today means giving acceptable signs of credibility. It is like advertising and it is the same effect that is achieved - commitment to a scenario.

To me, governing is communicating. That facilitates the whole job because I can listen, I can hear what people have to say, and at the same time I can let them know what are we working on, what is our strategic line, and where are we going.

As I prepare to take over the reins of your government, I ask each of you to join me in the process of governing.

The state controlling a woman would mean denying her full autonomy and full equality.

Governance is a way of organizing, amplifying, and constraining power.

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.

Every citizen has to figure out what kind of government he or she wants.