Vicente Fox Quotes

The important thing is that the worst is over, ... Now comes the reconstruction.

We are a nation in which freedom is alive in the squares and streets, in the daily work of the communications media, in the open relationship between the governing and the governed.

Fortunately, I have money that's from my life's work. But it's money that I share and used greatly to fight poverty in my country.

Usually Mexico, or always Mexico has defended itself and its territory.

This morning we were notified about the horrible news of the series of terrorist attacks in the United States, that have left a great trail of destruction. Mexico expresses its condolences to the Government and the American people for the irreparable human losses. We also express our energetic condemnation to these attacks. I have informed President George Bush of our feelings of sorrow and our solidarity in such difficult moments.

I mean, we must act with intelligence. We must work on this framework, so that immigration becomes an asset to both nations. Believe me, what - just the Mayor Bloomberg said here in New York, that this city would be stopped, totally stopped if it were not by the immigrants working here.

The job of president is to motivate, to inspire, to be side by side with people making sure that they develop all their capacities and that I remove all the obstacles they have to grow by themselves.

I think there's a big misunderstanding on the value of migrants.

We are not going to build a pressure in Mexico. We're not building walls to retain our people.

Always, in every human action, there are leaders.

We would betray Mexicans' hopes for change if we felt satisfied with what we've accomplished so far.

By dedicating so much concentration to the issue of security, bilateral matters pass to a secondary level.

Tourism is a top priority activity for federal government, which is why it invests an average of over 2,500 million dollars a year in infrastructure works and integral projects that promote Mexico's culture and natural attractions.

I believe that work can be done on security; in combating terrorism in Mexico we have done our part in this area. But at the same time, the world must continue working.

We want from here to express our solidarity and our support to all the victims of these acts of terrorism and their family members. We reiterate our complete, emphatic rejection of all forms of violence and all forms of terrorism.

President Obama is committed to Hispanics and migrants.

When the day comes that it is time to adopt the alternative of lifting punishment for consumption of drugs, it would have to come all over the world. Humanity some day will see that it is best in that sense.

Mexico extends beyond its borders.

He [Donald trump] is not welcome to Mexico. By 130 million people, we don`t like him. We don`t want him. We reject his visit.

What nourishes us at home and in school is what inspires us. When we get awareness and learn about the great potential that we all human beings have, we are able to discover our leadership.

I don`t understand why President [Enrique] Pena has offered this opportunity. I think it`s nothing more than a political stunt. Trump is using Mexico, is using President Pena to boost his sinking poll numbers.

Instead of building walls, we should be building bridges.

As long as they are working, they should be legalized. I admire so much each and every migrant. They are the most loyal workers in the U.S. economy. They build the homes of those who are attacking them.

Let me tell you that I love the United States.

Monuments and archaeological pieces serve as testimonies of man's greatness and establish a dialogue between civilizations showing the extent to which human beings are linked.

And I like to convey my feelings, my emotions, my experience, the information I have to public use, public opinion.

No doubt I enjoy being close to people in the way I dress, the way I speak, and the way I communicate with people.

I am an honest person, transparent, that look citizens straight in their faces.

The disgraceful and shameful construction of walls, the increasing enforcement of security systems and increasing violation of human rights and labor rights will not protect the economy of the United States.

Our number one priority is to spend every peso possible to include those who are currently excluded.

So if Arizona sees the federal government isn't assuming its responsibilities, it creates local laws. But migration and keeping security on the borders is not a local or state issue, it's a federal issue.

The army should go back to their assigned duties, and police should take the responsibility of fighting the cartels.

I should say many things. Mexico has been one of the losers of the 20th century. We tried many different alternatives to development and unfortunately we have 40 percent of the population poor; we have a per capita income that is extremely low.

If we can put together a Mexican businessman and a U.S. businessman, they will find a way to do more business.

At the very end, what is going to happen is that immigration will be reduced considerably. And how can we get to that stage? By agreements on sectors.

The real end winner of NAFTA is going to be Mexico because we have the human capital. We have that resource that is vital to the success of the U.S. economy.

There are people that go ahead, that see problems before the rest, that take decisions before the rest.

First, to begin with, Mexico is North American; the one that is using wrong the term is United States. United States is not North America. North America is Mexico, United States, and Canada.

Every idea has its time.

Prohibition didn't work in the Garden of Eden. Adam ate the apple.