Ernesto Zedillo
Ernesto Zedillo
Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leónis a Mexican economist and politician. He served as President of Mexico from 1 December 1994 to 30 November 2000, as the last of the uninterrupted 70-year line of Mexican presidents from the Institutional Revolutionary Party. Since the ending of his term as president in 2000, Zedillo has been a leading voice on globalization, especially its impact on relations between developed and developing nations...
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth27 December 1951
Ernesto Zedillo quotes about
absolute complete rejection
complete and absolute rejection of this kind of violence.
country democracy despite economic social
Despite the economic problems, we have had a country with social peace, ... A country where -- not without difficulties -- democracy is being strengthened.
decade human lives serious situation terms tragedy
In terms of human lives lost, it is the tragedy of the decade for Mexico. It's a very serious situation for the country,
attention forum hope pay reasons
I hope they pay attention to the reasons that have been said, not in this forum but in many other forums in the world,
thinking government issues
Fortunately, both governments have been in favor of studying the Mexican migration problem in greater depth. For the first time, I think, we will have something scientifically sound that says something about this phenomenon. The study is ongoing, and I hope that, with a push from both of us, it will provide a sound basis for serious public discussion on the migration issue.
mexican important borders
I have proudly affirmed that the Mexican nation extends beyond the territory enclosed by its borders and that Mexican migrants are an important - a very important - part of this.
numbers issues what-if
What we need to do first is to find out how big the migration problem is and what the economic consequences of it are for the United States and Mexico. We hear a lot of extravagant numbers and claims made, but very few hard facts. We don't really know what, if any, burdens illegal migrants impose on the US economy or the social welfare apparatus, and those issues must be clarified.
beginning days help national next people signs start sure today
But I can say that today (Saturday) we are beginning to feel to some extent, after many days of national disaster, the first signs help is getting through. I'm sure that in the next two days, the people will start to feel some hope,
apparatus civil defense worried
I am very worried about Oaxaca ... we are activating the whole civil defense apparatus as always,
equipment face huge
The equipment is arriving, but we face huge logistical problems,
far found
All the (emergency) helicopters were flying, but so far they have not found anything especially worrying,
homes permit
I will not permit these homes to be rebuilt in the same places,
taking
everyone is taking part in the construction of a new democracy.