As prime minister, I was able often to meet people, to try to understand their needs and the country's economic situation - but it wasn't as if I was planning or ever expected to become president, so I wasn't thinking… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
One big difference between our situation in Myanmar and other situations around the world is that we're not just trying to achieve peace with one group but 11 groups - so it is incredibly complicated as well. — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
There are no Rohingya among the races [in Burma]. We only have Bengalis who were brought for farming [during British rule]. — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
The cover story of the magazine [TIME magazine] depicting a few individuals who are acting contrary to most Myanmar, is creating misconceptions of Buddhism. — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
People would like to see peace and stability, and that is why we have had engagement with the ethnic armed groups. That's why our… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
I myself am from a very poor background; I experienced firsthand poverty in this country, and that is not unrelated to my desire, from… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
Vote for the USDP because only the USDP can bring peace and tranquility to the country-only vote for the USDP, don't vote for the… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
As prime minister, I was able often to meet people, to try to understand their needs and the country's economic situation - but it… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
[...] [E]very citizen has to avoid any activities and speeches that harm the image of the country and interests of the people. — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
One big difference between our situation in Myanmar and other situations around the world is that we're not just trying to achieve peace with… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
To have internal peace and stability and economic development, it is important to have good relations with the political parties that we have in… — Thein Sein Copy Share Image
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