“One of the greatest challenges of democracies today is the question of...” — Jose Angel Gurria Quote

“One of the greatest challenges of democracies today is the question of financing campaigns. It's a tremendous challenge. Obviously I think the solution is to have the governments pay for all the campaigns and not to have any private contributions.”

“The idea that if governments open up and become more democratic they will fall is a false dilemma.”

“Water security is not just for domestic policies. International co-operation is crucial to sustainably manage trans-boundary water bodies and river basins.”

“I've been all over the state of Texas for various campaigns and I talk to people and ask them, why is it that you don't want to vote? Honestly, I have heard more than once that Democrats are weak. We are not weak, but there is this perception.”

“There are certain things that don't mix well with MS. One is staying up late at night. Another is big, noisy crowds. Well, campaigns are staying up late at night and big noisy crowds.”

“We in the Hispanic community are truly tired of both the Democrats and the Republicans promising all of these things during the campaigns and then forgetting about it after the campaigns are over.”