Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorjis a Mongolian politician who has been President of Mongolia since 2009. He previously served as Prime Minister in 1998 and again from 2004 to 2006. Elbegdorj is considered one of the principal champions in emerging markets and was one of the architects of democracy in Mongolia...
NationalityMongolian
ProfessionPolitician
CountryMongolia
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All governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion.
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Once people sense their own power, no authoritarian government can stand against the people who are determined to be free.
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There are nations, where people live in captivity, fear and silence. I believe, one day from prison camps and torture cells and from exile the leaders of freedom will emerge. The world should stand with those oppressed people until the day of their freedom finally arrives.
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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.
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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.
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Mongolia is a country of rich and ancient heritage, unique culture and astounding natural beauty. It is a land of free and brave, peace-loving and hard-working people.
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Have you ever heard of a woman bloody dictator or tyrant? I think not. If there were more women in power, I think we would have more harmony, more engagement and less suffering and less conflict.
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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.
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Real progress comes from people.
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The constitution is a sacred document in a democracy.
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The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people.
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Corruption is a true enemy to development.
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I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies.