Carlos Mesa quotes

Carlos Mesa is a Bolivian historian, journalist, and statesman who served as the President of Bolivia. His leadership came during a period of political and social upheaval in the country. He has remained an influential figure in Bolivian politics and public life. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Direct access to sea is an essential part of foreign policy. (Carlos Mesa)

I want Bolivians to support their president.

Carlos Mesa

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

Carlos Mesa

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.

Carlos Mesa

Bolivia is not yet a country of equals.

Carlos Mesa

I have reached a limit in my work.

Carlos Mesa

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.

Carlos Mesa

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.

Carlos Mesa

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

Carlos Mesa

Carlos Mesa

Carlos Mesa - Image

Photo: Antonio Suárez, CC BY 2.0

Occupation: Statesman
Born: August 12, 1953
Quotes count: 9

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