"Burma, my country, has proved that political stability is essential for economic development as well as that the lack of the rule of law will also create political instability. For genuine democracy and sustainable economic development to exist in Burma once there has been a successful transition of power from the military regime to the democratic opposition, an understanding and respect for judicial independence will be the corner stone for a new democratic society governed by the rule of law. Unfortunately, the rule of law is in dire straits in Burma today..."