Alvaro Uribe quotes

Álvaro Uribe is a Colombian statesman and politician who served as the President of Colombia from 2002 to 2010. Known for his hardline stance against armed rebel groups, he implemented significant security and economic reforms. He remains an influential and controversial figure in Colombian politics. Here are 7 of his quotes:

No one can feel as the owner of the country and no one can feel excluded from the right of property. We must all suffer Colombia. (Alvaro Uribe)

The basic dream of many Colombians is to have a secure nation, without exclusions, with equity, and without hatred.

Alvaro Uribe

In the name of justice there cannot be subjection and in the name of peace there cannot be impunity.

Alvaro Uribe

When you review the Central American wars or other Latin American wars, you find that there were dictators and there were insurgents.

Alvaro Uribe

I will protect all Colombians regardless of whether the attacks come from guerrillas or paramilitaries.

Alvaro Uribe

For security you need more soldiers, you need more policemen, you need more vehicles, you need more planes, you need more guns, you need more communications.

Alvaro Uribe

I just want to serve Colombia.

Alvaro Uribe

Alvaro Uribe

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Occupation: Colombian Statesman
Born: July 4, 1952
Quotes count: 7

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