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.

President Obama is committed to Hispanics and migrants.

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

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

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

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 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.