Weekly Report - 13 January 2004

Quotes of the week...

Postscript 24 April 2007 Modified: 13 January 2004 334 views

"If [the new electoral law] has to be imposed, it will be imposed, because that is your role when you are in power. Power is to be exercised. Whoever speaks to the contrary should become a hairdresser's apprentice."

Hipólito Mejía, President of the Dominican Republic, seeking reelection.

"The maritime problem has become a potential destabilising element in the region because it called into question Bolivia's democracy."

Carlos Mesa, President of Bolivia, on his country's demand for a sovereign outlet to the sea.

"Our parties have different policy approaches but share a common condition, which is that of being in the opposition, and this can bring us together in the municipal elections."

Jorge Bornhausen, president of Brazil's conservative PFL, on his alliance with the leftwing PDT against Lula.

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