If, at the end of my mandate, all Brazilians have the possibility to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, I will have fulfilled the mission of my life. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
No one has to agree with everything that someone else says. But in state-to-state relations, we have to understand that we can help each other much more doing it that way. We have to be more generous. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
Venezuela needs to develop; economic growth is essential for the country after so many years of lagging behind. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
When President Kirchner complains, I often sympathise with him, because Argentina was deindustrialised, and it is perfectly normal for the president of a country to try to get industry back. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
I have suggested that Brazilian enterprises invest in Uruguay and Paraguay. These are small economies, so some things can be produced in these countries that will give them greater and more equitable involvement in the Mercosur game. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
I have known Evo Morales for many years, since the days of the union movement. From a historical and sociological standpoint, the election of Evo Morales is extraordinary, with great prospects and potential for the Bolivian people. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
If there was one last thing I could do in my life, it would be to help Dilma turn this country around, with the decency that the Brazilian public deserves. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
It is a coup because while the Brazilian Constitution allows for impeachment, it’s necessary for the person to have committed what we call high crimes and misdemeanors. And President Dilma did not commit a high crime nor misdemeanor. Therefore, what is happening is an attempt by some to take power by disrespecting the popular vote. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
Since 1990, we have been building up the idea that democracy is the best way for sectors that feel socially excluded from politics to win power. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
Brazil does not want to become an exporter of crude oil. No. We want to be a country that exports oil byproducts – more gasoline, high-quality oil – and to strengthen the petrochemical industry. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Read Quote
