“It is important to show our European partners that Portugal is a gover...” — Anibal Cavaco Silva Quote

“It is important to show our European partners that Portugal is a governable country.”

“Don't expect ambiguities, hesitations or palace intrigues from me.”

“A president from a partner nation should not make comments on Italian politics.”

“We don't think only men can be powerful and strong. Behind the heads of the Mafia, the leaders of culture, there are always very strong women. European culture is a matriarchy, especially in the south. The women have a lot of power.”

“The three European finals I won, I remember very well.”

“I've been working a long time, and mostly European films.”