Preventing a war is tantamount to winning a war.

Only the Communist Party, as the institution that brings together the revolutionary vanguard and will always guarantee the unity of Cubans, can be the worthy heir of the trust deposited by the people in their leader.

The notion that Cuba is the only country in the world where you can live without working must be erased forever.

In Cuba we have one party, but in the U.S. there is very little difference. Both parties are an expression of the ruling class.

I never liked the idea of giving interviews. One says many things, but when they are published, they become shortened, condensed. The ideas lose their meaning.

We're winning the war but we haven't won the war yet. I think whoever takes over this job in 20 years will still have to fight this fight.