It's in the interest of the U.S. to maintain a strong democracy in Colombia. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes colombia democracy interest
Democracy is like three oxen pulling a plough. The oxen are the independent powers, but you have to walk in the same direction; otherwise, you cannot plough and that is what was happening in Colombia. One ox was walking in one direction, the other in another direction, so the democracy was not working. Juan Manuel Santos colombiademocracydirection share on social
Ten years ago, we were seen as a virtually failed state, but today we are a vibrant democracy. You can walk safely through the streets of Bogota these days. Juan Manuel Santos agobogotaday Change image and share on social
Uribe and I have very good relations. I owe him loyalty, I admire him, he did great things for our country, and I think that because of what he did, I can now concentrate on different issues, different from what he concentrated on. Juan Manuel Santos admireconcentratecountry share on social
I don't think anyone would look at Colombia today and say that it is failing. This positive outcome is an example of the effective application of smart power - it is succeeding. James G. Stavridis applicationcolombiaeffective Change image and share on social
I think it's obvious that democracy is something that is contagious, and it always has been. Steve Earle contagiousdemocracyobvious Change image and share on social
I am so tired of ruggedly handsome heroes. I don't know too many ruggedly handsome people who are necessarily nice people. In fact, the beautiful people have a big handicap because they rely too much on their appearance and don't bother to become interesting. Barbara Mertz appearancebeautifulbig share on social