The country is so poor. It's one of the poorest nations in this hemisphere, with 60 to 70 percent of its population (approximately 8.1 million) illiterate,

Ninety-six percent of women in this country expect a diamond when they get engaged. About 40 percent of the diamond market is married people. It's the second diamond for the same girl. People who stay married spend more on diamonds. Most of the time the man is the motivator.

This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor

A poor country is a rich country without ideas.

It's a poor country. Many had no access to medical care. Some traveled for days to get there.

what we hold dear in this country and in other civilized nations throughout the world.