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

My commitment is my commitment.

Democratic power is the only voice most citizens have.

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

It's true that the war in Iraq opened a distance in relations between part of Europe and the U.S. government, but our basic ties are stronger than that. We share democracy, free markets and a commitment to Western security. We differ on how to guarantee that security.

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]