Quotes by Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

About Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj:

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is a Mongolian politician who has been President of Mongolia since 2009. He previously served as Prime Minister in 1998 and again from 2004 to 2006. Elbegdorj is considered one of the principal champions in emerging markets and was one of the architects of democracy in Mongolia.
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We know that dismantling old oppressive regimes is a great deal faster and easier than building new flourishing democracies. Chinggis Khaan once said, 'It was easier to conquer the world on horseback than to dismount and govern.' True validation of d...

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

There are nations, where people live in captivity, fear and silence. I believe, one day from prison camps and torture cells and from exile the leaders of freedom will emerge. The world should stand with those oppressed people until the day of their f...

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Many still believe that conducting political and economic reforms at the same time is not an Asian way. But this is a fairy-tale. We broke that old stereotype by reforming our political, economic and social systems concurrently since 1990.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

People are not really interested in what politicians talk about, but what they are really interested in is how their hard-earned tax money is spent.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

All governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Democracy literally means the power of people. Democracy is not about politics, it is about the people.

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Author Bio

  • NameTsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
  • DescriptionPresident of Mongolia
  • AliasesElbegdorj Tsakhia; Ts.Elbegdorj; Elbegee
  • BornMarch 30, 1963
  • CountryMongolia
  • ProfessionPolitician; Writer; Journalist