Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Corruption is a true enemy to development.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Real progress comes from people.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

The constitution is a sacred document in a democracy.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

We should never take democracy for granted. Democracy can emerge and develop, but it can also decay.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Freedom was the desire of our people throughout centuries. Freedom enabled our people to be owners of their destiny.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Once people sense their own power, no authoritarian government can stand against the people who are determined to be free.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

I am confident that if we stand for the hope and freedom of others we will make our own freedom more secure.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Democracy literally means the power of people. Democracy is not about politics, it is about the people.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Greater technological connectivity makes the world wider, and the walls of isolation - thinner.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

All governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

People are not really interested in what politicians talk about, but what they are really interested in is how their hard-earned tax…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Mongolia is a country of rich and ancient heritage, unique culture and astounding natural beauty. It is a land of free and…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

From my quarter-a-century experience as a fighter for democracy, there is never a final victory for democracy. It is always a struggle…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

The roots of our statehood go back more than two millennia and two centuries to the origins of the Hun Empire. Building…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

I do believe in the power of freedom. The power of freedom is the mightiest force of history. Once that power unleashes,…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

We can never intimidate and discourage the people who voice their words with courage. The essence of freedom rests precisely here -…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Many still believe that conducting political and economic reforms at the same time is not an Asian way. But this is a…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

It is true that power corrupts. The hope at the polling stations and the actions of the elected representatives, unfortunately, often turn…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

In the Great Mongol Empire, Mongols governed by a written law called the 'Ih Zasag,' which is translated as 'the Great Order.'…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

We know that dismantling old oppressive regimes is a great deal faster and easier than building new flourishing democracies. Chinggis Khaan once…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

There are nations, where people live in captivity, fear and silence. I believe, one day from prison camps and torture cells and…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

No central planning, no autocratic rule and no military regime can produce what free man can do.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

What do you think, what people want from their governments? Simple. A better life for themselves and for their children. Government that…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

You cannot be democratic one day, and undemocratic on another. It is a state of mind, it is a way of living,…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Have you ever heard of a woman bloody dictator or tyrant? I think not. If there were more women in power, I…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj