Colombians do not like the FARC. In fact, 95 percent reject the FARC.

Unfortunately, my rivals are spreading all kinds of suspicions for political reasons that are absolutely not true. They've tried accusing me of agreeing to dismantle the army, of jeopardizing private property, of giving the pensions of policemen to the guerillas - all kinds of lies. What they want is for people to be afraid of peace.

I have the complete support of the military. I personally served in the navy.

Colombia has a big market that is growing because we are elevating people out of poverty and into the middle class.

The Colombian economy is very strong. We have one of the highest rates of growth in Latin America.

When you have another person take part in the interview, you must notify the interviewee.

The rebels will be thinking about retaliation, what we have to do is stop; stop and transform it into a spiral of forgiveness and reconciliation.