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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan

Benazir Bhutto, born on June 21, 1953, and died on December 27, 2007, was a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan twice. She was the first female Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan and came from a political dynasty.

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“Democracy is the best revenge. After Benazir Bhutto's death, her son's brief public remarks were captured on video, and they were reported in international newspapers. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced, "My mother always said, ' Democracy is the best revenge.”

Said Mother Democracy Son International Revenge Newspapers Video Remarks Captured Best Revenge Bhutto

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“The forces of moderation and democracy must, and will, prevail against extremism and dictatorship. I will not be intimidated... Despite threats of death, I will not acquiesce to tyranny, but rather lead the fight against it.”

Fighting Force Courage Democracy Threat Tyranny Despite Dictatorship Moderation Extremism Intimidated

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“Pakistans future viability, stability and security lie in empowering its people and building political institutions. My goal is to prove that the fundamental battle for the hearts and minds of a generation can be accomplished only under democracy.”

“The best revenge is democracy.”

Democracy Revenge Best Revenge

Author:Benazir Bhutto

“In 1988, when democracy was restored, the military establishment was still very powerful. The extremist groups were still there. And when the aid and assistance to Pakistan was cut, we had to adopt harsh economic policies. So in a way, it showed that democracy doesn't pay, and the military was able to reassert itself.”

Way Stills Able Powerful Pay Democracy Cutting Groups Economic Military Policy Aids Establishment Harsh Assistance Pakistan Very Powerful Extremist Economic Policy Extremist Groups

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“Through democracy we can address the basic needs of the people, involve them as participants in planning and restore the authority of the government.”

People Needs Government Democracy Authority Planning Addresses Participants Basic Needs

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“Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.”

Force Democracy Terrorism Democracies Have Undermining Voting And Democracy Counter Terrorism

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“Democracy needs support, and the best support for democracy comes from other democracies.”

Needs Support Democracy Democracies Have Voting And Democracy

Book:Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

Source: Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

“I believe that democracies do not go to war; that's the lesson of history, and I think that a democratic Pakistan is the world community's best guarantee of stability in Asia.”

Thinking World Believe War I Believe Community Democracy Lessons Democratic Guarantees Stability Asia Pakistan

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“A people inspired by democracy, human rights and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism.”

People Humans Turns Opportunity Democracy Rights Economic Inspired Human Rights Extremism

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“America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought.”

World Action America Democracy Speech Concepts Contribution Freedom Of Speech Freedom Of Thought

Book:Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

Source: Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

“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.”

Source: Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

“Freedom is not an end. Freedom is a beginning.”

Book:Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

Source: Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989

“Democracy is the best revenge.”

Freedom Democracy Revenge Best Revenge

Author:Benazir Bhutto

About the Author

Born: June 21, 1953
Died: December 27, 2007
Known for: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Quotes: 84

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