Whoever becomes the next president should continue the peace process, there should also be a leader who will solve the people's daily ... problems, who should work for the rule of law in the country. The president should be the one who people can trust.

Thein Sein

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There are no Rohingya among the races [in Burma]. We only have Bengalis who were brought for farming [during British rule].

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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 wrong people.

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The cover story of the magazine [TIME magazine] depicting a few individuals who are acting contrary to most Myanmar, is creating misconceptions of Buddhism.

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[...] [E]very citizen has to avoid any activities and speeches that harm the image of the country and interests of the people.

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I think this has sent a very powerful message toward the groups that have thus far withheld their support for the ceasefire.

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Duty will be transferred to the next government systematically, according to the schedule. We will ensure it will be very smooth and stable, without worry.

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These political meetings will not only help the stability in the post-election period but will also help to gently transform into a new political ground.

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I'd like to say again that the government and the military will respect and accept the results. I will accept the new government formed based on the election result.

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Myanmar is changing for the better in all sectors and with full transparency.

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The nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) is a historic gift from us to our generations of the future, this is our heritage. The road to future peace in Myanmar is now open.

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I'd like to stress the importance of peace in the transition to democracy, without peace, it is not possible. I hope today's summit will pave the way to signing the nationwide ceasefire agreement by the end of September.

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It's best to evacuate to a safe place in advance since natural disasters can't be stopped once they start.

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With my age and with some health concerns, I want to retire... But frankly speaking, in our country, there are very few young or even middle-aged people who could steer the country in the right direction.

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The president urged the UWSA to support the government’s attempts on political dialogue with ethnic armed groups and signing the NCA (national ceasefire agreement).

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In fact, the military is the one who is assisting in the flourishing of democracy in our country, as the political parties mature in their political norms and practice, the role of the military gradually changes.

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I don’t think anybody really thinks it’s feasible to have constitutional change before the election.

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It is just a media story that boat people are fleeing torture.

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To have internal peace and stability and economic development, it is important to have good relations with the political parties that we have in our country. That is why we have had engagement with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

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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 back then of what I would do if I was in this position, I was just trying to understand the problems and challenges.

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problems challenges people thinking

I myself am from a very poor background; I experienced firsthand poverty in this country, and that is not unrelated to my desire, from the moment I became president, to make a priority of poverty reduction in this country.

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myself moment poverty country