We know that dismantling old oppressive regimes is a great deal faster and easier than building new flourishing democracies. Chinggis Khaan once said, 'It was easier to conquer the world on horseback than to dismount and govern.' True validation of… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share Image
I am confident that if we stand for the hope and freedom of others we will make our own freedom more secure. — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
Once people sense their own power, no authoritarian government can stand against the people who are determined to be free. — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
No central planning, no autocratic rule and no military regime can produce what free man can do. — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
I do believe in the power of freedom. The power of freedom is the mightiest force of history. Once that power unleashes, it ultimately… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
We should never take democracy for granted. Democracy can emerge and develop, but it can also decay. — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
We can never intimidate and discourage the people who voice their words with courage. The essence of freedom rests precisely here - in the… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
People are not really interested in what politicians talk about, but what they are really interested in is how their hard-earned tax money is… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
You cannot be democratic one day, and undemocratic on another. It is a state of mind, it is a way of living, and it… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
Many still believe that conducting political and economic reforms at the same time is not an Asian way. But this is a fairy-tale. We… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
From my quarter-a-century experience as a fighter for democracy, there is never a final victory for democracy. It is always a struggle in every… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
It is true that power corrupts. The hope at the polling stations and the actions of the elected representatives, unfortunately, often turn to be… — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
Freedom was the desire of our people throughout centuries. Freedom enabled our people to be owners of their destiny. — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Copy Share
