"Television is for entertainment, not for education. The Ruhnama is for education."

"I have ordered that all the deserts in the country be irrigated and turned into fertile land. It is for our agriculture."

"I have made it a law that all public buildings must display a portrait of me."

"I have created a special holiday to honor melons. Melons are important to our culture."

"I have banned smoking in public places. It is bad for health. I want my people to be healthy."