Tabare Vazquez quotes

Tabaré Vázquez was a prominent Uruguayan statesman and oncologist, best known for serving as President of Uruguay in two non-consecutive terms. His leadership was marked by progressive social reforms and strong support for public health initiatives. He is remembered for his commitment to democracy and advancing Uruguay’s international standing. Here are 7 of his quotes:

Practicing medicine is not only my vocation, it gives me an opportunity to continue to be in direct contact with people, to see them and hear their needs.

Tabare Vazquez

Because of my medical and ideological training, I am accustomed to saying that life is adaptation and symbiosis.

Tabare Vazquez

I was fascinated by each area I studied, whether neurology, urology or surgery.

Tabare Vazquez

The decisions and problems of Uruguay will be resolved by Uruguayans.

Tabare Vazquez

I invite you, from my sentiments, my convictions and my responsibilities, to work together in the construction of a Uruguay where being young is not suspicious, where aging is not a problem.

Tabare Vazquez

To me, politics is an extension of what I do in medicine.

Tabare Vazquez