Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

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 moral and spiritual formation does not allow me to be a dictator... If I were a dictator, You can be sure that many things have happened.

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.

I'm looking at them from above, because God put me there.

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.