10 Quotes by Juan Samaranch

But what happened in Spain has helped us, as a country and a community, focus on the problem and I can say that Spain is one of the most dedicated countries in the world to fighting racism.

He is an athlete who is really in the golden book of the history of the Olympic Games.

I accepted his resignation and I thanked him for his 22 years as a member of the IOC, what he did for sport in his country and for us, ... He's a good man. He (made) a mistake.

He is president of an organization that has 114 members of which a handful committed improper acts.

We are very grateful to the authorities concerned, and also for their excellent response in the security measures that have been taken,

Every president has his personality, but I can say that President Rogge is an excellent president.

culture of corruption, chock full of bad things that never should have transpired.

These members have done great harm to the Olympic ideal. Now the greatest service to the Olympic movement is simply to accept their fate,

In this moment, I have to be at the head of the International Olympic Committee more than ever, ... I have to try to help to solve these problems.