"The West must understand that democracy in the Muslim world is the best antidote to extremism."

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

"The forces of democracy and moderation must prevail over extremism."

"I found that a whole series of people opposed me simply on the grounds that I was a woman. The clerics took to the mosque saying that Pakistan had thrown itself outside the Muslim world and the Muslim…"

"General Musharraf needs my participation to give credibility to the electoral process, as well as to respect the fundamental right of all those who wish to vote for me."