José Napoleón Duarte quotes

José Napoleón Duarte was a Salvadoran politician who served as President of El Salvador during a period of civil conflict. A key figure in the Christian Democratic Party, he became a symbol of reform efforts and attempts at democratization. He played a significant role in seeking peace and negotiating with various factions during the Salvadoran Civil War. Here are 2 of his quotes:

I've seen through my life many times when people with hate in their heart put fire to the American flag. This time, permit me to go to your flag and, in the name of my people, give it a kiss.

José Napoleón Duarte