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

One doesn't make peace with one's friends. One makes peace with one's enemies.

Europe would be well advised to pay more attention to Latin America. The emerging economies are the engines of the global economy. Colombia has done too little to improve its reputation in Europe.

We must rebuild Colombia, starting with ourselves, our hearts, put resentment aside, put hatred aside, put envy aside. The only thing that those attitudes accomplish is to sow violence and sow death and suffering.

Colombia is applauded for the efforts that we continue to make to combat drug trafficking.

Good friends don't have to visit each other every day.

I practice Transcendental Meditation and I had enough exercise. I am one who thinks that not only need to have patience, we must persevere. If you do it right you'll see results.