The men and women of my generation are heirs to that great collective success which has been admired worldwide and of which we are so proud. It is now up to us to pass it on to the coming generations.

Together, for over 50 years, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia have devoted themselves to Spain.

There must not be favoured treatment for those occupying a position of public responsibility.

Spain and the United States share the same values of democracy, liberty and fundamental freedoms.

Public office must not be a means to profit or become rich.

Our primary objective must be to prevent wars, and when we fail in this, we must protect and assist the innocent victims.

Millions of Spaniards have Catalonia in their hearts.

It is possible for political forces to agree.

We must never relent in our efforts to resolve conflicts through diplomacy and through all of the instruments bestowed by the Charter of the United Nations.

We mustn't hesitate to cut corruption at its roots.