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I am not a friend of demagogic positions and easy answers. My historical and ethical conviction is unalterable, but as a responsible citizen and much more as the president of Bolivians, my obligation is to reconcile the issues of principle with the demands of reality.

— Carlos Mesa Besieged Presidency (2010)

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