Please receive in the name of the Spanish government and the people of Spain our warmest congratulations for your election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and my best wishes for the Papacy which you begin today. [to Pope Benedict XVI]

...it is true that renewable energy is expensive and can't be done without public sector support, it is an important investment in the future.

The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence.

I don't think this debate is negative, it is enriching

Markets are very important but for the government the citizens are more so.

Wars such as those which have occurred in Iraq only allow hatred, violence and terror to proliferate

The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength.