People ask me about what sacrifices I've made. I always answer: I've made no sacrifices, I've made choices.
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All military regimes use security as the reason why they should remain in power. It's nothing original.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Military regimes often justify their power by claiming to provide security.
Aung San Suu Kyi's quote highlights a common tactic used by authoritarian regimes: they assert that their continuation in power is necessary for the security and stability of the nation. This reasoning is often a pretext for suppressing dissent and maintaining control, suggesting that the narrative around security is not unique to any one government but a widespread strategy among military leaders.
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MilitaryRegimesSecurityPowerControl
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of democracy, one might quote Aung San Suu Kyi to discuss the dangers of military rule.
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