We can never intimidate and discourage the people who voice their words with courage. The essence of freedom rests precisely here - in the freedom of expression of the people. And we must protect it. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj couragediscourageessence Change image and share on social
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
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. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj buildchinggisconquer 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
Real progress comes from people. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj peopleprogressreal 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