27 Quotes by Ernesto Zedillo

I hope they pay attention to the reasons that have been said, not in this forum but in many other forums in the world,

In terms of human lives lost, it is the tragedy of the decade for Mexico. It's a very serious situation for the country,

But I can say that today (Saturday) we are beginning to feel to some extent, after many days of national disaster, the first signs help is getting through. I'm sure that in the next two days, the people will start to feel some hope,

I am very worried about Oaxaca ... we are activating the whole civil defense apparatus as always,

Fortunately, both governments have been in favor of studying the Mexican migration problem in greater depth. For the first time, I think, we will have something scientifically sound that says something about this phenomenon. The study is ongoing, and I hope that, with a push from both of us, it will provide a sound basis for serious public discussion on the migration issue.

I have proudly affirmed that the Mexican nation extends beyond the territory enclosed by its borders and that Mexican migrants are an important - a very important - part of this.

What we need to do first is to find out how big the migration problem is and what the economic consequences of it are for the United States and Mexico. We hear a lot of extravagant numbers and claims made, but very few hard facts. We don't really know what, if any, burdens illegal migrants impose on the US economy or the social welfare apparatus, and those issues must be clarified.

The equipment is arriving, but we face huge logistical problems,

All the (emergency) helicopters were flying, but so far they have not found anything especially worrying,