I Am Catholic. But I Am Opposed

From My Standpoint, Coca Should Be Neither Destroyed Nor Completely Legalized. Farming Should Be Controlled By The State And By The Coca Farmers' Unions.

Bolivia Historically Made And Still Makes A Living From Natural Resources. Before It Was Tin, But Also Silver, Gold, And Other Minerals Were Plundered By Many Foreign Countries. Europe After The United States.

In Bolivia, The Middle Class, Intellectuals And The Self-employed Are Proud Of Their Indian Roots. Unfortunately, Some Oligarchic Groups Continue To Treat Us As Being Inferior.

The Relationship Between The Government Of The United States And Social And Indigenous Movements Has Always Been Difficult. Not Just In Bolivia But Worldwide. We Need To Have Bilateral Relations Characterized By Mutual Respect.

Playing Sports Has Always Been My Greatest Pleasure. I Don't Smoke, I Hardly Drink Alcohol. Sports Helped Get Me Into The Presidential Palace. My First Position In The Union Was That Of Sports Secretary.