Mahathir Mohamad

"We pledge to continue this friendly and cooperative relationship for mutual benefits."

"Often times we disagree on methods but that should not blind us to the fact that essentially we seek the same objectives: a peaceful and stable international environment based on justice and equality for all nations."

"Small though we may be, we intend to actively participate in the political and economic life of the comity of nations in an independent manner."

"The small Third World countries, the silent majority as it were, must no longer be silent."

"Charity is not our objective though sometimes the sheer magnitude of the problems besetting some Third World countries may make this inevitable. Rather, what we seek is a fair and equitable international economic system and principled political behaviour."

"If the small countries of the world that constitute the majority in our comity of nations cannot count on respect for their territorial integrity and sovereignty, then I fear the very basis of the international political system that has evolved is in dire jeopardy."

"There can be no peace in the Middle East for the United States, for the Arabs or for the Israelis, unless and until the basic and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are restored to them."

"The problems that I have touched upon, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference, self-determination and a fair and equitable economic system could be the basis of a new 'Bill of Rights' for the Third World with the United States as its most ardent advocate."

"The widespread usage of [tariff and non-tariff] measures to protect too many sectors simply cannot have a positive effect on international trade, and consequently on the recovery from this recession. I believe that it is a negative trend, and one that cannot solve any economic problem with any permanence."

"The two superpowers and the world cannot afford an escalation in nuclear rearmament. The discussions must go on no matter how difficult."

"Antarctica should remain the heritage of mankind, that its future regime should promote international harmony and not discord, cooperation and not conflict, and that the exploitation of its resources should benefit mankind as a whole."

"Only when Islam is interpreted so as to be relevant in a world which is different from what it was 1,400 years ago can Islam be regarded as a religion for all ages."

"It's quite obvious that when the was still there, it was a bustle between capitalism and communism. Once , then capitalism could expand and show its true self. It's no longer constrained by the need to be nice, so that people will choose their so-called free-market system as opposed to the centrally planned system. So because of that, nowadays there is nothing to restrain capital, and capital is demanding that it should be able to go anywhere and do whatever it likes."

"Clearly Islam the religion is not the cause of terrorism. Islam, as I said, is a religion of peace. However through the centuries, deviations from the true teachings of Islam take place. And so [people who call themselves] "Muslims" kill despite the injunction of their religion against killing especially of innocent people."

"We need an opposition to remind us if we are making mistakes. When you are not opposed you think everything you do is right."

"History should remember Blair and Bush as the killers of children or as the lying prime minister and president."

"I believe that the country should have a strong government but not too strong. A two-thirds majority like I enjoyed when I was prime minister is sufficient but a 90% majority is too strong."

"To be a great leader, one needs to have good strategies, be knowledgeable and able to predict the future. "Dr M on what makes a great leader" malaysiakini (13 August 2009)"

"I believe that if that bastard leaves, we then won't be bastardised."

"We call upon all Malaysians, irrespective of race, religion, political situation, creed or parties, young and old, to join us in saving Malaysia from the government headed by Najib Razak. We must rid ourselves of Najib as prime minister. If he’s allowed to go on, the damage will be worse and worse."