Citas

“They were born 83 years apart. The first was already a legendary figure when the second entered the world. If one of them proclaimed that whoever tried to take possession of Cuba would have to gather up the dust of its soil soaked in blood, if he did not perish in the struggle, the other soaked Bolivian soil with his blood trying to prevent the empire from taking over America”.

References to the original: Speech given at the ceremony in homage to the births of Maceo and Che in el Cacahual, Havana, June 15, 2002

"The methods, discipline and rigor of the National Ballet School have produced formidable artists".

References to the original: Key address at the opening ceremony of the 18th Havana International Ballet Festival, October 19, 2002

"Cuba offers a wide range of destinations and a great many possibilities for travelers. The friendliness and hospitality of its people, the interest sparked by the Revolution, the country’s achievements in various fields and the paths followed in its social development: these are all major attractions and will become even more so, along with the high quality of its health care services and security, the protection of the environment, and the spirit of solidarity and cooperation with the islands of the Caribbean and other tourism destinations in the region, which boast excellent natural resources and facilities for multi-destination travel".

References to the original: Key address at the Inauguration of Playa Pesquero Five-Star Hotel and Holguin tourism resort, January 21, 2003

“Cuba offers a wide range of destinations and a great many possibilities for travelers. The friendliness and hospitality of its people, the interest sparked by the Revolution, the country’s achievements in various fields and the paths followed in its social development: these are all major attractions and will become even more so, along with the high quality of its health care services and security, the protection of the environment, and the spirit of solidarity and cooperation with the islands of the Caribbean and other tourism destinations in the region, which boast excellent natural resources and facilities for multi-destination travel”.

References to the original: Key address at the Inauguration of Playa Pesquero Five-Star Hotel and Holguin tourism resort, January 21, 2003
“Cuba is waging a battle today against the giant with seven-league boots, first discovered by Marti, and whose steps not only reach the lands of our America, but all those of the rest of the planet.”
References to the original: Special appearance on the Informative Round Table TV program on the most recent events in our country, and the increase of the aggressive actions of the US government against our people, April 25, 2003

“Social security covers 100% of the country’s citizens”.

References to the original: "Speech given by the Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Republic of Cuba, at the May Day rally held in Revolution Square. Havana", May 1, 2003

The name of Cuba will go down in history for ever because of what it has done and is still doing for humanity in the fields of education, culture and health in the most difficult period that our species has known.

References to the original: SPEECH GIVEN BY COMMANDER IN CHIEF, FIDEL CASTRO RUZ, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA AT THE CEREMONY TO LAUNCH THE 2003-2004, September 8, 2003