QUOTABLE QUOTE: Samak Sundaravej

"I recognise the word 'nominee' positively because nominees have brought economic progress and prosperity to this country. [In this case] I will be a nominee of Thaksin. I will make this party strong to restore the democracy of the country."

Samak Sundaravej said in a press briefing shortly after he was elected as the new leader of the People Power Party on August 24, 2007.

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