Top 111 Quotes & Sayings by Enrique Pena Nieto - Page 2

We have been using foreign affairs ministries to address security issues, but this practice is outdated. It's time to assign the handling of regional security to national organizations and expert institutions.

I think it is fundamental to understand that the ethics of politics indicate that you should concentrate your efforts on those marginalized people who live in poverty with few opportunities to develop individually.

Without better economic opportunity, you can't have better public security and vice versa.

By increasing productivity and becoming more competitive, we will be able to offer better opportunities and improve the standard of living for all Mexicans.

It's obvious that Pemex doesn't have the financial capacity to be in every single front of energy generation.

U.S. politicians are increasingly recognizing the relevance of the Hispanic vote in U.S. politics.

I believe immigration reform is a commitment of President Obama's government, especially since it gives him a chance to respond to the great demand expressed by U.S. Hispanic voters.

Mexico has lost its leadership, and a lot of that has to do with its poor performance and the lack of better results in our country.

Free trade, far from protectionism, is the path that we should take to make Latin America a thriving actor in the global economy.

I really don't like to read.

Acting aggressively will allow our youth to aspire for better-paid jobs and find alternatives to criminality.

Mexico cannot put up with this scenario of death and kidnapping.

Mexico has proven by now that it's a strong electoral democracy. Now we have to build a democracy that produces better results; if not, then you get a democracy of disenchantment.

I think a good relationship that Mexico could maintain with the United States and vice versa should be based on trust, on opening - openness and constant dialogue that would allow us essentially to define, share objectives and to work towards those so as to avoid activities which are not known to the other government.

I have publicly talked about Mexico's need to open ourselves up to the participation of the private sector in the energy sector, however this doesn't mean privatizing state-run companies.

I have read a number of books, starting with novels, that I particularly liked.

Once every 12 years there is a unique opportunity to reinforce the bonds between Mexico and the United States, when our presidential election cycles coincide.

I love to go to Acapulco with my family.

Mexico has shelters, which care for children trying to cross the border, who have no company with them.

Society judges political parties based on the results that they give. When they don't meet the population's needs, when they are not up to expectations, that leaves society free to pick other parties.

Mexico is a safe country.

Politics and more politics - that's how you work towards the building of agreements.

I will maintain the presence of a Mexican Army, and the Navy and police in the states of the Mexican Republic, where the problem of crime has increased.

The North American Free Trade Agreement marked a fundamental change in the global trade scheme.

To get elected in Mexico today, you have to compete like any democracy, and you don't do that by being manipulated.

The coalition is a model that has no place in a presidential regime such as in Mexico. It fits in parliamentary models, but Mexico has a presidential regime.

I hope for my children, and for all Mexicans, that they can be proud to be Mexican, proud of their heritage, and proud that they have a peaceful, inclusive, vibrant country that is playing a role in the world.

Politics is an instrument that can transform society.

One single visit is not enough to be able to say that you know Mexico.

In terms of the espionage, this is something I have talked to President Obama about. We don't want it to mar the relationship between Mexico and the United States. But it is unacceptable for a country to practice such espionage, especially if there is a good relationship with the other country.

Whenever there are some who have more opportunities than others, this feeds corruption.

For Mexicans, for Americans, we are all united by 3,000 kilometers of border, with neighboring states - ten neighbors states, and with population over 15 million inhabitants. And their well-being depends on the well-being of their neighbors.

For the Mexican people, for the Mexican government, the very good relationship with the United States of America is, of course, essential.

Undoubtedly, for Mexico, it is very important for the United States to do well and for the United States to have a strong economy. And for the United States it's also very convenient for the Mexican economy to also do well.

The closeness between the United States and Mexico is more than just a relationship between two governments.

Do you agree that when theres tension and an obsession to want to hit the ball is when you hit it worst? You have to be loose.

I confirm that Mexico and the United States will continue to reinforce the links of cooperation and mutual respect.

I'm opposed to legalizing marijuana because it acts as a gateway drug.

After Iguala, Mexico has to change.

There has maybe been a poor - a misunderstanding or statements that have maybe hurt, unfortunately. The Mexicans have felt offended by what has been said [by Donald Trump]. But I am certain that his genuine interest is in building a relationship that will provide our mutual societies improved wellbeing.

We are advancing, we are responding, we are having major apprehensions of the most wanted, most dangerous criminals, overall, we continue to work toward a Mexico of peace that we all want.

We`re not in agreement on all topics. I had a conversation with Mr. [Donald] Trump that was open and constructive.

The relationship between the United States and Mexico goes over and beyond the relationship between two governments. This is a relationship that has been built as of two peoples who have a common life, or millions of people who have their everyday lives in both nations; a relationship that undoubtedly involves millions of inhabitants of both countries.

Mexico has lost an icon whose work has transcended generations and borders.

Mexico and the USA are friends, partners and allies and should continue to work together for competivity and development across North America.

Beginning of our conversation with Donald Trump, I made it very clear that Mexico will not pay for the wall.

I think the free market model of commercial trade openness - this model has undoubtedly shown enormous benefits for nations, for those of us that follow this model, of course.

Today, our planet demands a more effective, efficient, transparent and representative United Nations; a UN where all societies of the world have greater participation. The UN must then, dare to change in order to improve. In Mexico, we firmly believe that the UN has all the powers to be more daring and to renovate itself.

We must fight inequality and poverty if we want to re-establish peace and security. Seven million Mexicans live in extreme poverty, which is why I have launched a crusade against hunger. We also have to improve our educational system and stimulate economic growth.

Each dollar Mexico exports to the U.S. has a content of American production of 40.

My government will continue mounting a real fight against the trafficking of marijuana and all other drugs.