I am concerned that the situation in Bolivia could spin out of control if the authorities do not handle it ... with full respect for human rights. Michelle Bachelet More Quotes by Michelle Bachelet More Quotes From Michelle Bachelet I made an effort to ensure social safeguards. But our economy has to grow - and Chile, with a population of 17 million, cannot depend entirely on its domestic market. Which is why the decision to focus on exports, made at the beginning of the democratic era, was the correct one. We are continuing to do so. For a long time, Chile has been successful in combating poverty. But now we must focus more on fighting inequality. Michelle Bachelet fightingsuccessfullong The current global landscape is quite different from the not-too-distant past. The process of globalization has intensified, and the world is moving towards new forms of governance. Michelle Bachelet differentpastmoving Women say that my election represents a cultural break with the past - a past of sexism, of misogyny. Michelle Bachelet electionbreakpast Having experienced personally and through my family the tragedy of Chile is something always present in my memory. I do not want events of that nature ever to happen again, and I have dedicated an important part of my life to ensuring that and to the reunion of all Chileans. Michelle Bachelet importanttragedymemories The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when I was doing work on the ground. I think the important thing is that my candidacy was born from citizens themselves, driven by the people and which the parties picked up favourably. Michelle Bachelet partypeoplethinking Chile needs to unite behind the goals of reducing poverty and creating more equal opportunities so that everyone can benefit from what the country has to offer. Michelle Bachelet creatingopportunitycountry We have to make sure that women's issues are an essential element on the agendas of all heads of state, all governments. Michelle Bachelet issuesessentialsgovernment Chile has done a lot to rid itself of poverty, especially extreme poverty, since the return to democracy. But we still have a ways to go toward greater equity. This country does not have a neoliberal economic model anymore. We have put in place a lot of policies that will ensure that economic growth goes hand in hand with social justice. Michelle Bachelet economic-modelscountryhands As women politicians, we talk about the most difficult themes of state security, foreign relations and development models, then ask, 'How do you make it work with your husband?' The interesting thing is that these women - most of them - don't lose the perspective that the focus is not the position but the job at hand. Michelle Bachelet husbandjobshands I was not born in a home where there were stereotypes. So that was very useful because it gave me the sense of possibilities, of flying, if I may say, of making my hopes and dreams a reality. Michelle Bachelet dreamhomereality I am a woman with a calling for social struggle and public service. Michelle Bachelet socialstrugglecalling Today it is time to give the government a new lease of life and this new phase which is as demanding as it is inspiring requires renovated energy and new faces. Michelle Bachelet governmentgivinglife It isn't that women are less ambitious,but women want to find a balance between work, love, and family. Michelle Bachelet ambitiousbalancewant In any area of the UN we ... have to agree on certain language that can represent the same spirit, but that can be accepted by everyone. Michelle Bachelet acceptedlanguagespirit I'm working for the women in the world, today; that's my essential issue. Michelle Bachelet issuesessentialsworld As a major economic force worldwide, India and Indian companies have the opportunity to set the standards in Asia in terms of women's right to decent work. Michelle Bachelet asiaindiaopportunity I don't like stereotypes - no kind of stereotypes. Michelle Bachelet stereotypekind As the old joke goes, I have all the sins together. I am a woman, a Socialist, separated and agnostic. Michelle Bachelet agnosticsintogether The United Nations should become a proactive agent in the dissemination of democratic principles. Michelle Bachelet proactiveagentsprinciples We have had scarce investment in women... One of my tasks is that everyone spends much more on women. Michelle Bachelet scarceinvestmenttasks
