08/27/2007
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"The 2013 Presidential election will be an opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to these fundamental freedoms."
"I respect them both for their courage, and for their commitment to their country, and also for their foresight in accomplishing political reforms ahead of economic reforms."
"Reform is not irreversible, and continued democratic change is not inevitable."
"the world's strategic and economic center of gravity in the 21st century will be the Asia-Pacific region."