Benazir Bhutto Quotes

Benazir Bhutto, fondly called "the Daughter of the East," became a victim of terror attacks. She joins the rank of leaders who have been felled by those who are against democracy. Twice elected the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir faced many challenges. But she refused to be cowed down. Benazir Bhutto quotes inspire us to rally against mindless dominance and injustice.

Benazir Bhutto's Statements on Death Threats:

• Despite threats of death, I will not acquiesce to tyranny, but rather lead the fight against it.
  
  
• We are prepared to risk our lives. We’re prepared to risk our liberty. But we’re not prepared to surrender this great nation to militants. The attack was on what I represent. The attack was on democracy and very unity and integrity of Pakistan.
  
  
• Just before the attacks happened, I was very happy. The procession was one enormous party, the atmosphere was joyful, people were dancing in the street; it was magnificent. For me, that was the real Pakistan.
  
  
• We have to modify our campaign to some extent because of the suicide bombings. We will continue to meet the public. We will not be deterred.
  
  
• Don't worry; I'm going to be safe, and God willing I'm going to be safe.

Benazir Bhutto's Political Views:

• Pakistan is at crossroads. We citizens are faced with a decisive choice this January 8th (2008) election day. We can turn our backs on the years of dictatorship, fundamentalism, and economic decline.
  
  
• Democracy needs support and the best support for democracy comes from other democracies. Democratic nations should come together in an association designed to help each other and promote what is a universal value -- democracy.
  
  
• All our problems, all our disputes, all our disagreements can be resolved quickly to mutual satisfaction if we address the question.
  
  
• I think it's very unfortunate for Pakistan that yet another government, a democratically-elected government elected by the people has been dismissed. I think it says something about the fact that our democratic institutions haven't worked.
  
  
• Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.
  
  
• You can imprison a man, but not an idea. You can exile a man, but not an idea. You can kill a man, but not an idea.
  
  
• It pains me that they are using the judicial authorities here to score certain political points back home in Pakistan.
  
  
• The government I led gave ordinary people peace, security, dignity, and opportunity to progress.
  
  
• Given the right to a free ballot, the people would support my return.
  
  
• Now, when people are dying, you don't really look at who's offering the help. You take it. The first issue should be to help the people.
  
  
• The military wants a system that protects its policies and privileges.
  
  
• The political parties have unanimously rejected the one-man constitutional changes.