Rome cut off the heads of Christians and they continued to reappear one way or another. Something similar happens with Marxists.

I will die. The person who succeeds me will also have to die. But elections, you won't have.

My face is sour. Maybe that's why they say I'm a dictator.

I'm not someone who usually sends out threats. I warn only once. The day they touch one of my men, the rule of law is over.

We have no political prisons. We have political internal exiles.

Executive power is exercised by the President of the Governing Board who, with the title of President of the Republic of Chile, administers the state and is the Supreme Chief of the Nation.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.