A politician before he can become a statesman has to remain in office long enough.

The United States and India can work together.

I think the modernization of Chinese economy and Chinese society is a prime concern.

Democracy is good for world peace.

What we need is a dialogue amongst civilizations.

Democracy is good for everybody.

I think the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

I have to do my duty, whatever task is allotted to me.

India's growth rate will be accelerated, but in the process, America would also benefit.

I believe all societies, all thriving societies of the future are going to be multicultural societies.

We are a coalition government, and that limits our options in some ways. Privatization happens to be one such area.

Our government is ... committed to unconditional dialogue with anyone and everyone in the state who abjures violence,

I am happy to announce that our government has cleared the purchase of 43 aircraft from Airbus.

We should be targeting a 10 percent growth rate in two to three years' time, ... In my view, this is eminently feasible.

His heart is in the right place. If Sonia Gandhi would let him have a shot at the job she gave him, he might do quite a good job.

We have an obligation to work together to deal with this madness.

If we work together, we can overcome these problems,

I have extended a hand of friendship to Pakistan, our doors are open to everyone who wants to talk to me calmly,

We have not given up and we still hope we can sort out this issue,