I wish Obama would focus on governing the United States and would forget his country's imperialist pretensions.

We must reduce the emissions 100 percent. In Venezuela, the emissions are currently insignificant compared to the emissions of the developed countries.

Mutual respect! That's what it takes to be friends.

What you want is one thing, and what you cannot really obtain is another.

Let's save the human race, let's finish off the U.S. empire.

I shook Obama's hand and I said, 'I want to be your friend.' My hand is still outstretched. I am not Obama's enemy, but it's difficult not see imperialism in Washington. Those who don't see it don't want to see it, like the ostrich.

I wish we could begin a new period of normal relations with the government of the United States.