There is no state with a democracy except Libya on the whole planet.

I was a hardliner with regard to colonialism, which had occupied Africa and large parts of the world. We were waging an armed struggle, and therefore, one had to be strong. But now, no one asks for weapons but for economic aid, which changes your position.

The times of Arab nationalism and unity are gone forever. These ideas which mobilized the masses are only a worthless currency.

I'm not a president. They love me. All my people are with me; they love me all. They will die to protect me, my people.