Democracy is like three oxen pulling a plough. The oxen are the independent powers, but you have to walk in the same direction; otherwise, you cannot plough and that is what was happening in Colombia. One ox was walking in one direction, the other in another direction, so the democracy was not working.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Ten years ago, we were seen as a virtually failed state, but today we are a vibrant democracy. You can walk safely through the streets of Bogota these days.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Right here, in this same headquarters, 52 years ago, the Convention that gave the birth certificate to the war on drugs was approvedMore Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

It's in the interest of the U.S. to maintain a strong democracy in Colombia.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Colombia has a huge variety of plant and animal species, and we have enormous potential. Small and mid-sized companies should come to Colombia. From here, they have access to the entire Latin American market.More Juan Manuel Santos quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]