52 Quotes by 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.

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

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.

Democratic power is the only voice most citizens have.

Spaniards have always shown great maturity and great common sense when it comes to voting.

I don't think this debate is negative, it is enriching

...it is true that renewable energy is expensive and can't be done without public sector support, it is an important investment in the future.

Please receive in the name of the Spanish government and the people of Spain our warmest congratulations for your election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and my best wishes for the Papacy which you begin today. [to Pope Benedict XVI]

How can a governing party propose to its people a referendum that won't be binding? Is that a serious political programme? No it is not. It's the final option that will end up with upset, at a dead end, reflecting the last 4 years of the Ibarretxe Plan