We, the people, were denied of the right even to mention the word peace or peace partisans and everyone related to them had to suffer from imprisonment as if it were an unpardonable crime. But now, after the people have been liberated from slavery, and after July 14 ha dawned on us, this Republic and her sons have been liberated and have been marching on the path of freedom ever since.

Speech delivered at the second congress of the peace partisans (April 14, 1959). - Principles of the 14th July Revolution (1959)