Unless there is a free press to check those who are in power, we will not be able to defend the rights and freedoms of the people.
Myanmar democracy leader
Unless there is a free press to check those who are in power, we will not be able to defend the rights and freedoms of the people.
Myanmar democracy leader
Keynote speech on 'Challenges of a Free Press in Emerging and Established Democracies.' This quote became controversial due to her government's later actions against press freedom.
2014
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