"We will continue to fight for our independence and sovereignty."

"We are not puppets of the West."

"We have said we are now independent and we are masters of our destiny. That is true. But what is more important is our economy."

"John and John, no; Maria and Maria, no. They are worse than dogs and pigs. I keep pigs and the male pig knows the female one."

"I have been in power for a long time, but I am still strong."