BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Following are some quotable quotes about the annual full sessions of China's top legislature,

    the National People's Congress (NPC), in Beijing on Sunday:

    "We must continuously enhance our sense of political responsibility, and always place the task of defending national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and safeguarding the interests of national development above anything else."

    "We shall step up preparations for possible military struggle and enhance our capabilities to cope with crises, safeguard peace, prevent wars and win the wars if any."

    "We shall work hard to build, on the basis of economic development, a military force that conforms to the interests of our country's security and development, to effectively safeguard national security and unification and guarantee the smooth building of a comparatively affluent society in China."

    --- Chinese President and new state military chief Hu Jintao Sunday urged the country's armed forces to earnestly perform their historical mission in the new century."

    We have to resort to the law to create a wholesome environment for the youngsters and keep them away from harmful information on the Internet."

    --- Zheng Huiqiang, a deputy to the National People's Congress, who calls for a law to protect minor netizens.

    "It has become a pressing task for Chinese schools to teach their students some basics about risk avoidance, disaster prevention and first-aid. In fact, 80 percent of the accidental deaths among kids can be avoided through preventive measures or timely rescue operations."

    --- Zhu Haiyan, a NPC deputy, who says school education should highlight children's safety. " (A law on world heritage protection) will help balance tourism with heritage protection."

    --- Li Mingtao, a NPC deputy and chief architect with Beijing Architectural Design Institute, calls for better protection of China's world heritage sites."

    Government departments should wait no further to codify caution against rampant Miss contests being held across the country."

    --- Li Yaping, a NPC deputy, who calls for an end to beauty contests. Enditem