Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Quotes

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A war can perhaps be won single-handedly. But peace—lasting peace—cannot be secured without the support of all.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

This is a crisis that was caused by people, white with blue eyes. And before the crisis they looked as if they knew everything about economics.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

A long time ago I learned not to put the blame for backwardness in Brazil on the US. We have to blame ourselves. Our backwardness is caused by an elite which for a century didn't think about the majority and subordinated itself to foreign interests.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazil is in a solid position. In the past, if the United States sneezed, we caught pneumonia. Today, if the United States sneezes, we sneeze too.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

The foundation is in place, and now we have to get to work.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Look, my friend. I don't speak the language here, I've got no money, the food stinks, there's no rice, no beans. I'd rather be arrested in Brazil than stay in this dump of a country.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

If the US is the country that most contributes with greenhouse gases, in the world, it should assume more responsibility to reduce emissions

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Born: October 27, 1945 (age 79)

Bio: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known mononymously as Lula, is a Brazilian politician who is the 39th and current president of Brazil. A member of the Workers' Party, he previously served as the 35th president from 2003 to 2010.

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