Only the Communist Party, as the institution that brings together the revolutionary vanguard and will always guarantee the unity of Cubans, can be the worthy heir of the trust deposited by the people in their leader.

As a point of fact, I am not used to making frequent appearances in public, except at times when it is required.

In Cuba there are no drugs nor will there be.

My dream is to drop three atomic bombs on New York City.

No country is 100 percent free of human rights abuses.

In Cuba, taking into account the long fight for our independence and sovereignty, we will defend the one-party system in the face of the games, demagogy and the marketing of politics.

I hope Mr. Obama has success.