Tag Archives: Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

Spaniards have always shown great maturity and great common sense when it comes to voting. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

It's true that the war in Iraq opened a distance in relations between part of Europe and the U.S. government, but our basic ties are stronger than that. We share democracy, free markets and a commitment to Western security. We differ on how to guarantee that security. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

Democratic power is the only voice most citizens have. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

I want to increase our spending on research and development by 25%. That's something the U.S. does very well. That dynamism alongside a welfare state in the European community – that's the synthesis I want to achieve. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

The economic, social and cultural progress of a nation depends on citizens counting for more and having more rights. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

The corporations and the media don't need power; they already have it. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

Any peace process after so many years of horror and terror will be long and difficult. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero