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?

Yun Samean (6 March 2006). Ranariddh Says He Quit For the Nation Sake. The Cambodia Daily. Retrieved on 29 June 2015.