We are here to resolve social problems, economic problems. This movement is not only in Bolivia; Fidel in Cuba and Hugo in Venezuela are logging triumphs in social movements and leftist policies. |
We are here to share in the fight that starts in the communities and barrios. |
We are not a government of mere promises, we follow through on what we propose and what the people demand. |
We are not alone. The world is with us. We are in a time of triumph, a time of change. |
We are not interested in protecting U.S. interests, ... We don't want to protect policies that fail to resolve the problems of the majority in our country. |
We don't want the drug fight to be a political tool to defend geopolitical interests. We don't want a drug fight that is a pretext for the U.S. or other powers or governments ... to simply control (Bolivia's) government, blackmail or place conditions. |
We have an obligation and a duty to create a consciousness in the entire world to help the majorities and the poor of the world to take control of their countries and change the economic situations in their countries. |
We never requested this auction to be set back as it's important for the country. It's important that we seek investment. |
We were right when we denounced the episode and when we tried to impeach the Commander in Chief (President Eduardo Rodriguez). The facts prove now that we were right. |
We will always be open to dialogue. We can talk with Bush, but also with (Cuban President) Fidel Castro. |
We will have an economy based on solidarity and reciprocity. We do not dismiss the presence of foreign investment, but we want it be real fresh investment to industrialize our hydrocarbons, all under state control. |
We will nationalize (Bolivia's) natural resources. |
We will nationalize the natural resources, gas and hydrocarbons. We are not going to nationalize the assets of the multinationals. Any state has the right to use its natural resources. We must establish new contracts with the oil companies based on equilibrium. We are going to guarantee the returns on their investment and their profits, but not looting and stealing. |
We will not allow them to take power. Now is when the national majority has to govern the country. |
We, the poor, also have the right to govern and in Bolivia, the poor indigenous have the right to be presidents. |