When people saw him they would show the respect given a king or emperor.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

"But it certainly doesn't hurt. I think it makes people regard him with more respect, at least in the short term,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

"God only knows what he wants," "There are all kinds of discussions, whether this is about succession wanting his son to succeed him, and whether or not he is looking for respect, whether or not he really wants a nuclear capability to threaten the region.

VOA: standard.2009.06.14