Mexico and the USA are friends, partners and allies and should continue to work together for competivity and development across North America.

I think the free market model of commercial trade openness - this model has undoubtedly shown enormous benefits for nations, for those of us that follow this model, of course.

Each dollar Mexico exports to the U.S. has a content of American production of 40.

We must fight inequality and poverty if we want to re-establish peace and security. Seven million Mexicans live in extreme poverty, which is why I have launched a crusade against hunger. We also have to improve our educational system and stimulate economic growth.

Education reform has as its main purpose to make sure that the education delivered is of quality.

I confirm that Mexico and the United States will continue to reinforce the links of cooperation and mutual respect.

Mexico has lost an icon whose work has transcended generations and borders.