If socialism means that we live well, that there is equality and justice, and that we have no social and economic problems, then I welcome it.

This is a coca leaf. This is not cocaine. This represents the culture of indigenous people of the Andean region.

Some take advantage of natural resources to put the capital in the hands of the few, while some use these natural resources to benefit the majority, as we do in Bolivia.

Fortunately, in Bolivia, we have begun to liberate ourselves economically. If we do not accompany social and cultural liberation with economic liberalization, the country will continue to be subjugated.

Israel does not respect the principles or purposes of the United Nations charter nor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We want to govern with our indigenous ancestors' models: That means a different concept of participation, community work and honesty.

Politics in Bolivia must combine social consciousness with professional competency. In my administration, intellectuals from the upper class can be cabinet ministers or ambassadors, as can members of Indian ethnic groups.