We remain a highly unequal society in which poverty and prosperity are still defined by race as well as gender.

In working to end violence against women and children, we need to ensure that men are centrally involved. Men need to organise themselves in a sustained campaign against gender-based violence.

We are building a country where a person's prospects are determined by their own initiative and hard work and not by the color of their skin, place of birth, gender, language, or income of their parents.

All our policies must be measured by the extent to which they contribute to job creation. Policies that do not create jobs - or that threaten jobs - must be reviewed and revised.

In the Buddhist scriptures, it said many births cause suffering, so Buddhism is not against family planning.

My family has always been private about our time spent together.

When you're on set, the crew are like your family because you see them every day, six days a week.

During the holiday season, Christmas specifically, it can be hard to be away from family and friends.