We should never take democracy for granted. Democracy can emerge and develop, but it can also decay. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj More Quotes by Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj More Quotes From Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj demand justice people Corruption is a true enemy to development. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj corruption development enemy I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj democracy corruption enemy It is true that power corrupts. The hope at the polling stations and the actions of the elected representatives, unfortunately, often turn to be opposite. The power of ballot turns into the power of wallet. Some law-makers become law-breakers. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj law opposites action Have you ever heard of a woman bloody dictator or tyrant? I think not. If there were more women in power, I think we would have more harmony, more engagement and less suffering and less conflict. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj tyrants suffering thinking Real progress comes from people. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj progress real people The constitution is a sacred document in a democracy. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj sacred constitution democracy Democracy literally means the power of people. Democracy is not about politics, it is about the people. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj democracy politics power people We can never intimidate and discourage the people who voice their words with courage. The essence of freedom rests precisely here - in the freedom of expression of the people. And we must protect it. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj words freedom courage people 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 broke that old stereotype by reforming our political, economic and social systems concurrently since 1990. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj political time believe way Greater technological connectivity makes the world wider, and the walls of isolation - thinner. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj walls technological isolation world 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 spent. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj politicians talk money people Mongolia is a country of rich and ancient heritage, unique culture and astounding natural beauty. It is a land of free and brave, peace-loving and hard-working people. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj natural-beauty beauty culture people The roots of our statehood go back more than two millennia and two centuries to the origins of the Hun Empire. Building upon the legacies and power of the Huns, Mongols had built the largest land empire in the history of the mankind. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj building power roots history Once people sense their own power, no authoritarian government can stand against the people who are determined to be free. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj stand government power people Freedom was the desire of our people throughout centuries. Freedom enabled our people to be owners of their destiny. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj destiny freedom desire people In the Great Mongol Empire, Mongols governed by a written law called the 'Ih Zasag,' which is translated as 'the Great Order.' It was an era when the Mongols strove to establish a new world order, thus, justice, peace and cooperation in their relations with other states and peoples. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj great justice peace world No central planning, no autocratic rule and no military regime can produce what free man can do. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj free man planning military There are nations, where people live in captivity, fear and silence. I believe, one day from prison camps and torture cells and from exile the leaders of freedom will emerge. The world should stand with those oppressed people until the day of their freedom finally arrives. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj day freedom silence fear I am confident that if we stand for the hope and freedom of others we will make our own freedom more secure. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj stand i-am freedom hope
