It's in the interest of the U.S. to maintain a strong democracy in Colombia.

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

If we are giving judicial benefits to one part, we should give them to the other part as well.

More than 70 percent of Colombians want peace. The rest are afraid of the price to be paid. But even they will realize that their worst fears will not come true. I'm quite optimistic that Colombians do back an agreement with the FARC.

I say this as the president of the country which has suffered more deaths, more blood and more sacrifices in this war.

Social housing, education, health, jobs and sustainable surroundings. Those are my priorities.

You can't settle a 50-year conflict in 52 weeks.