It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip. Democr… - Norodom Ranariddh

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It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip. Democracy means food for the people's stomach, shelter, education, medical facilities and basic amenities and the freedom to move freely. Discipline is more essential in our society than democracy, though they have a need of both.

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About Norodom Ranariddh

Norodom Ranariddh (born 2 January 1944 – 28 November 2021) is a Cambodian prince, politician and law academic. He is the son of Cambodian king Norodom Sihanouk, and served as the First Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1993 to 1997.

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Native Name: នរោត្តម រណឫទ្ធិ
Alternative Names: Ranariddh
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In 1993, I made a huge sacrifice: The winner shared power. I sacrificed once again not to take the throne [in 2004], be­cause I think that I have a duty to lead the Funcinpec Party, to protect the members. Who else can make sacrifices like me?

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Of course, as a human being I am facing a great dilemma. I don't want to praise myself that everyone acknowledges that among the members of the royal family, maybe I am the only one. But at the same time Funcinpec needs me, and I am still fighting for the victory of my party, but it is up to the people. The party that wins the election [in 2003], its leader will be appointed prime minister.

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