And better in the general sense: become better in schoolwork, become a better person, become a better writer become as best as I can be in all aspects of my life."

VOA: special.2009.12.28

"As a human being and particularly as a citizen of the only country ever to suffer such a nuclear catastrophe, I believe with all my heart and soul that these horrific weapons must be eliminated."

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

"As a mother my heart went out to all of them. I cannot imagine what it would feel like to know that your child was in prison, for now 100 days, with very little contact between you and them.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05