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.
Jose Luis Rodr’guez Zapatero

My commitment is my commitment.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

The corporations and the media don't need power; they already have it.
Jose Luis Rodr’guez Zapatero

Markets are very important but for the government the citizens are more so.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

You can't bomb a people just in case.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

It's true that the war in Iraq opened a distance in relations between part of Europe and the U.S. government, but our basic ties are stronger than that. We share democracy, free markets and a commitment to Western security. We differ on how to guarantee that security.
Jose Luis Rodr’guez Zapatero

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.
Jose Luis Rodr’guez Zapatero