Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Quotes & Sayings

Confidence can be the first pillar of defense in any situation. If one has confidence, it does not matter what crisis you face. You will overcome or at least minimize the impact of the crisis. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

I don't care with my popularity — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Speech is silver. Silence is golden. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

The emergence of new conflicts mean, that we will need to be more creative, in the use of our diplomatic tools. The demands for peace-keeping forces is likely to grow, and we need to increasingly adapt our forces to that challenge. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Unity means not only getting along with one's neighbors, but also having the ability to mobilize one's resources. Unity means being able to move forward together, and to act in tandem with one another. Unity means being able to think as a community, not as individuals, being able to think in terms of the greater good and looking forward beyond the immediate future. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Every society needs heroes. And every society has them. The reason we don't often see them is because we don't bother to look.
There are two kinds of heroes. Heroes who shine in the face of great adversity, who perform an amazing feat in a difficult situation. And heroes who live among us, who do their work unceremoniously, unnoticed by many of us, but who make a difference in the lives of others.
Heroes are selfless people who perform extraordinary acts. The mark of heroes is not necessarily the result of their action, but what they are willing to do for others and for their chosen cause. Even if they fail, their determination lives on for others to follow. The glory lies not in the achievement, but in the sacrifice. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Indonesia's democracy has grown from strength to strength. We held three peaceful periodic national elections; in 1999, in 2004, and in 2009. We peacefully resolved the conflict in Aceh with a democratic spirit, and pursued political and economic reforms in Papua. We made human rights protection a national priority. We pushed forward ambitious decentralization. Rather than regressing, Indonesia is progressing. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

This is a mindset that I have tried to instill in my security officials and military officers: don't just be overwhelmed by prognosis of threats, be consumed with exploring new opportunities. Don't be stuck with convention; think outside the box. Don't just look to the past; create the future. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

We need to promote closer cooperation between our militaries and our intelligence. We also need to enhance people-to-people contact, because this leads to better understanding between nations, and reduce the space for a clash of nationalism. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Every conflict is unique. But it is fundamental to all conflicts that their long-term solution involves dialogue, trust, and goodwill. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

We are embarking on the biggest project in human civilisation," he said. "We must ensure that the United States ... is part of such post-2012 arrangements. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

As we surge towards Indonesia 2045, those who will lead us must have special qualities. To begin with, they will need to exercise transformational, rather than transactional, leadership. This means forward- looking leaders who will continue to transform the nation across sectors. They will need to have a higher risk-appetite and the courage to challenge old assumptions, while coming up with new ideas that suit present- day challenges. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Strategic trust is a term that evades precise definition, but in my view, it refers to an evolving sense of mutual confidence between nations - particularly between governments and militaries. When two or more parties begin to have faith regarding the goodwill and intentions of the other, then strategic trust is set in place. This will enable them to cooperate more, to invest in one another, to trust their instincts, and to exert more efforts for peace. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

You know, in the realm of diplomacy, we are all bound to defend and promote our respective national interests. But, there is also such a thing as common interests: matters where our interests converge rather than diverge, compelling us to work together rather than against one another. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

If Saddam Hussein committed crimes such as political oppression against the Iraqi people, it should be resolved legally in a fair and just manner which doesn't paint a sense of injustice — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Another area where we can do better is in promoting partnerships. The proliferation of diplomatic partnerships, in my view, is one of the most significant strategic trends regionally and worldwide. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

I want justice to be upheld. I want all-out diplomacy. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

All these developments reflect new strategic opportunities. Unlike the days of the Cold War which was marked by rigid power relationships, the security terrain today is much more fluid, more versatile and with greater room for maneuver. We should not underestimate the historical forces at work, nor our capacity to make major breakthroughs. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

With new emerging powers coming to the fore, equipped with growing economic, military and diplomatic resources. And the more players come to play, the more the playing field will change. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

To begin with, we need to promote greater confidence building measures. This is important in view of the military modernization and growing defense spending that are taking place in many countries. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

There are only a handful of countries that have experienced what Indonesia has endured: financial crisis, political instability, separatism, ethnic conflicts, terrorism and natural disasters. Given the array of challenges that confronted us, what Indonesia has become today is nothing short of remarkable. Indonesia today is a country with a different Islam, democracy and modernity can go hand in hand. — Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono