“The resumption of peace means all sides must grant forgiveness – without bias or emotion – and be open-minded to allow the airing of dissenting opinions. I understand this is difficult to do, but we have to put the greater good before personal interest.”

—  Yingluck Shinawatra

"Speech on the Amnesty bill" https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30218796 (5 November 2013)

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