Carlos Mesa

“I want Bolivians to support their president.”

“My government has the challenge of addressing the issue of gas. The issue of gas cannot be addressed today without the participation of all Bolivians alike.”

“We must create a state that responds to the citizens' needs, and we need citizens who feel committed to their state because that state serves the citizens.”

“The cost of pension reforms has been perhaps the biggest error committed in the process of modernizing Bolivia's economy.”

“Bolivia is not yet a country of equals.”

“I have reached a limit in my work.”

“Direct access to sea is an essential part of foreign policy.”

“I'm not going to run away from my responsibilities.”

“I will not be able to rule without you. You and I have the same responsibility. I do, as Bolivia's number one servant. Servant - one who serves the nation, not one whom the nation serves.”