Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

“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.”

“We know that dismantling old oppressive regimes is a great deal faster and easier than building new flourishing democracies. Chinggis Khaan once said, 'It was easier to conquer the world on horseback than to dismount and govern.' True validation of democracy lies less in what we tear down, and more in what we build.”

“I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies.”

“Democracy literally means the power of people. Democracy is not about politics, it is about the people.”

“Freedom was the desire of our people throughout centuries. Freedom enabled our people to be owners of their destiny.”

“I am confident that if we stand for the hope and freedom of others we will make our own freedom more secure.”

“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.”

“Real progress comes from people.”

“The constitution is a sacred document in a democracy.”