Amending the constitution Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

The terms of the 2008 constitution [which ensures the military will continue to be the ultimate authority] could not benefit Burma in the long…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

We do need great change in Burma. We are trying to build a new society, a society where basic human rights are respected, and…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

I think there's a need for the participation of the military for the stability of the transformation period of Burma. If the military and…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

It is incorrect to say there have been no reforms at all in Burma; there have of course been reforms, but we still need…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

The important thing is Burma needs to end the civil war and for this to happen both sides must want to end the war.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

In Burma, under the present Constitution, the Army can always take over all parts of government if they think this is necessary. so until…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

What people in Burma need is a democratic federal Burma that guarantees autonomy, rights and protection for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion or…

— Zoya Phan

What we are lacking in Burma is an independence effective judiciary, and unless we have all three of the democratic institutions - strong and…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

It's good to know that the people of different countries are really concerned and involved in the movement to help Burma. I think in…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

People should be concerned about installing a more sensible, responsible government. What we [the burmese] need is a government that is accountable and transparent,…

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Ultimately, the people of Burma will determine their country's future. But we have chosen to act along with allies and partners because we must…

— Linda Thomas-Greenfield

In Burma, we need to find out what we have to do in order to keep the democratization process on track. Economic reforms have…

— Aung San Suu Kyi