In previous years we had heavy rains during peak harvesting time in February and March and a lot of perfect beans ended up rotting in the fields.

There was some talk that GM yields here would be 20 percent lower than conventional yields in the first season.

I don't like experimenting. I leave that up to the research institutes.

Everything I did, all my actions, all of the problems I had I dedicate to God and to Chile, because I kept Chile from becoming Communist.

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.