We should never take democracy for granted. Democracy can emerge and develop, but it can also decay. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj decaydemocracydevelop Change image and share on social
The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj begindemandjustice Change image and share on social
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 actionballotbreaker share on social
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 asianbreakconcurrently share on social
You cannot be democratic one day, and undemocratic on another. It is a state of mind, it is a way of living, and it is an essence of action. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj actiondaydemocratic Change image and share on social
All governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj coercionconsentgovernment Change image and share on social
Freedom was the desire of our people throughout centuries. Freedom enabled our people to be owners of their destiny. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj centurydesiredestiny Change image and share on social
I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj corruptiondemocracyenemy Change image and share on social
What do you think, what people want from their governments? Simple. A better life for themselves and for their children. Government that is fair, just and responsible. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj childfairgovernment Change image and share on social
The constitution is a sacred document in a democracy. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj constitutiondemocracydocument Change image and share on social
