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Democracy is old, very old; it is an attitude of man… Democracy is an imminent attitude, but one that has always been in crisis with authoritarianism.
Truly productive capitalism is a prisoner of the banks, which are at the summit of global power.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
Politics, the eternal mother of all human endeavors, has remained shackled to the economy and to the marketplace.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
Every minute in the life of our planet, we spend $2 million on military budgets around the world — $2 million a minute.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
If the power of humankind is focused on what is essential, it is infinite.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
The world is clamoring for global regulations that respect scientific achievements, which abound, but it is not science that governs the world.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
Our civilization has mounted a deceitful challenge, and as we go on it is not possible for everyone to achieve that goal.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
We have finally learned that intelligence must be at the helm, guiding the ship to port.
Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)
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