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" I would argue that Asean has been instrumental in driving both economic growth and political development, and that there can be no clearer example than its relations with Myanmar. "

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" As the leader of Southeast Asia's oldest democracy, I am always keen to share our experiences. In the half-century since independence, we have found that steady reform is the best way to secure lasting stability. It is a process that continues in Malaysia to this day. "

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" After choosing monetary union, further political union and workable governance in Europe was always going to be necessary. "

" The world is shifting from a hegemonic era, where the United States dominated alone, to a multipolar system. "

" In the space of one lifetime, the Internet has opened up opportunities that were previously inconceivable. "

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" I am concerned if 25 percent of Americans think that President Obama is a Muslim. I mean, it's obviously a lack of knowledge. But also, it's for the Muslims as well, you know, because a small numbers of Muslims have really painted a very negative image of Islam. "

" It's very alarming to see what's happening in the Muslim world. And it's about time we come to our senses and realize that moderation is the only path that will ensure peace and stability for the Muslim world, and for the wider world. "

" I've made Umno more democratic, more inclusive. Of course, by doing that, I'm putting myself at risk. "

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" My priority is to ensure peace and harmony in Malaysia. That is uppermost in my mind. "

" Together we will act to bring about national reconciliation, secure Malaysia's economic future, and build a stronger, more harmonious society. "

" I keep on saying, being moderate is fundamental to Islam. "

" You must make sure that the majority of the people are not marginalized. "

" For many decades, Myanmar was on the receiving end of very public diplomatic scoldings, often backed up by sanctions. "

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" In any society, there will be the whole spectrum of views. You will get the extremists on the far right and also the far left. "

" In spite of the huge diversity in Malaysia in terms of religion, culture, race, ethnicity and so forth, we've really gone very far in developing this country. "

" More than 13,000 Malaysians travel to the U.K. to study in British universities every year. "

" Over the past months and years, divisions have opened up in Malaysian society. Now it is time for all of us, in government and beyond, to put the bitterness behind us. "

" It so happens, in Malaysia, the people who are in a way not doing as well constitute the majority of the people - the Bumiputeras. "

" For many years, Myanmar's leadership was largely shut out from the world of international diplomacy. "

" Giving subsidies is a two-edged sword. Once you give it, it's very hard to take away subsidies. There's a political cost to taking away subsidies. "

" What I'm trying to do is get a change in the mindset so people move from a level of mere tolerance to total acceptance and eventually to celebrate diversity. If you feel comfortable with one another, it doesn't matter whether we live in which neighbourhood but we can interact with one another freely. It's a mindset. "

" Economic progress and better education have directly resulted in the birth of a class of voters who are better informed, very demanding and highly critical. "

" This mandate that I seek is about continuity and sustainability against disruption and stagnation, about moving forward versus regressing. We have to safeguard what we have already achieved. We cannot put at risk what we have; we cannot gamble away our future. "

" Homosexuality is acceptable in the West. "

" Instead of passing on choppy waters to the next generation, we should endeavor to leave them a calmer sea. "

" We can transform the government and the economy, as well as democracy, in Malaysia. "

" My heart reaches out to those whose loved ones were lost on MH17. "

" I think the rise of China is inevitable, because China has moved from a low-cost producer, at low levels of technology, to higher levels of technology, and because it's very competitive, even in some high-tech products they offer at very competitive rates - much lower than their competitors. "

" You should allow professors to become really outstanding academicians, recognised worldwide, and you should reward them. "

" If we can increase the share of Islamic finance for the world, countries can benefit - and certainly, Malaysia can benefit from that. "

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" Don't gamble the future of your children and Malaysia; think and contemplate because your vote will determine not only the future of the country but also your grandchildren. "