My idea, as the whole world knows, is that the capitalist system now doesn't work either for the United States or the world, driving it from crisis to crisis, which are each time more serious.

There is talk of the failure of socialism, and where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia, and in Latin America?

Sovereignty is not negotiated in exchange for anything; to maintain the achievements of the revolution does not depend on a foreign power.

No thieves, no traitors, no interventionists! This time the revolution is for real!

There is not Communism or Marxism, but representative democracy and social justice in a well-planned economy.

If surviving assassination attempts were an Olympic event, I would win the gold medal.

I do not conceive of any manifestation of culture, of science, of art, as purposes in themselves. I think the purpose of science and culture is man.