Enrique Pena Nieto

“Politics is an instrument that can transform society.”

“There is no evidence that terrorists use Mexico to cross into the United States. There have been comments to that regard, but not one of those statements has contained hard evidence.”

“The route of expropriation, and especially in energy matters, is not what most promotes investment or generates greater confidence.”

“Specifically, the U.S. holds strength. Its own context makes it a very competitive country, but I believe that if we recognize how interdependent the U.S. with its neighbors from the North and the South, we are part of NAFTA, a trade agreement.”

“In terms of the espionage, this is something I have talked to President Obama about. We don't want it to mar the relationship between Mexico and the United States. But it is unacceptable for a country to practice such espionage, especially if there is a good relationship with the other country.”

“One of the big goals of my administration will be to reposition Mexico again as an emerging power.”

“I plan to open Mexico's energy sector to national and foreign private investment.”

“Do not have any doubt that I will apply the law over whoever is responsible for not complying with the law.”

“If I'm the president, I will call in all the different political opinions to come together and to make one front to the benefit of Mexico.”

“I'm not driving to be a popular president.”

“In a democratic society, we politicians have to accept criticism, especially when it is founded.”

“My only definition is that I am a pragmatist.”

“I will maintain the presence of a Mexican Army, and the Navy and police in the states of the Mexican Republic, where the problem of crime has increased.”

“I love to go to Acapulco with my family.”

“There are still states that have not evolved so much as California, that still skimp on recognition and, even worse, the rights of immigrants.”

“The coalition is a model that has no place in a presidential regime such as in Mexico. It fits in parliamentary models, but Mexico has a presidential regime.”

“Mexico cannot put up with this scenario of death and kidnapping.”

“I propose changing fear for hope. I propose changing Mexico.”

“Behind every crime is a story of sadness.”

“Mexico urgently needs a series of structural reforms that will detonate its true economic potential and generate more public welfare.”