"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 political philosophy is rooted in justice, equality, and compassion."

"Every dictator uses religion as a prop to keep himself in power."

"The people of Pakistan want democracy, not dictatorship."

"I have often heard the argument that a Muslim country, as such, cannot have a working democracy. But I stand before you, a Muslim woman, the elected prime minister of 100 million Muslims, and a living…"