"A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism."

"I hope the White House will not be so distracted by Iraq that they forget about Pakistan."

"I dream ...of a world where we can commit our social resources to the development of human life and not to its destruction."

"I would rather die for democracy than live under dictatorship."

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