It is in the U.S. interest to have a more prosperous neighbor to the south. Because if we cannot export goods, we will keep exporting people. And that's not what the U.S. wants.

Peace is a never ending process... It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together.

India, Pakistan, China, Singapore and South Korea are heavily investing in nuclear arms. Since 21st century is the century of Asia, Asian countries should be the first ones to drop this arms race.

We cannot gamble with American lives. I will not gamble with American lives.

A nation that mistreats its own citizens is more likely to mistreat its neighbours.

On Dec. 1, 1948, after the triumph of the revolution, which insured the final victory of the will of the people expressed through elections, President Jose Figueres abolished the army in my country.