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]

The economic, social and cultural progress of a nation depends on citizens counting for more and having more rights.

I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat.

...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 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.

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

The corporations and the media don't need power; they already have it.