Top quotes by Enrique Pena Nieto

The North American Free Trade Agreement marked a fundamental change in the global trade scheme. Votes: 28

Mexico has shelters, which care for children trying to cross the border, who have no company with them. Votes: 17

In terms of the espionage, this is something I have talked to President Obama about. We don't want it to mar the relationship between Mexico and the United States. But it is unacceptable for a country to practice such espionage, especially if there is a good relationship with the other country. Votes: 16

If I'm the president, I will call in all the different political opinions to come together and to make one front to the benefit of Mexico. Votes: 14

I think a good relationship that Mexico could maintain with the United States and vice versa should be based on trust, on opening - openness and constant dialogue that would allow us essentially to define, share objectives and to work towards those so as to avoid activities which are not known to the other government. Votes: 13

I want to initiate a bilateral agenda that helps Mexico and the U.S. together compete with the world better, especially with the economies of Asia and the Pacific. Votes: 13

Together we are building a new Mexico. Votes: 12

Mexico is a mosaic of different realities and beauties. Votes: 12

I believe immigration reform is a commitment of President Obama's government, especially since it gives him a chance to respond to the great demand expressed by U.S. Hispanic voters. Votes: 11

There are many commitments I have made for reducing poverty. One is to reform social security. Social security reaches only 44 percent of Mexicans. One of my goals is to give social security to all the people. Votes: 11

Mexico has experimented with political change since the late 1980s. Votes: 11

There are a great number of Mexicans who live every day worried about the lack of employment and opportunities. Those conditions also damage the image of Mexico abroad, and that is the Mexico that must be transformed. Votes: 10

Mexico is the second most important destination of U.S. exports. What does this mean? The U.S. sells to our country almost the same as it sells to all the European Union, five times what it sells Brazil. More than what it sells together to Brazil, Russia, China, and India. Votes: 10

Mexico has lost its leadership, and a lot of that has to do with its poor performance and the lack of better results in our country. Votes: 9

Mexico has acquired unique experience during its integration into global value chains, especially in the automotive industry. Votes: 9

My commitment is to continue making a Mexico where families live in an environment of peace and better security. Votes: 9

Ah, 'The Departed' is really good. Votes: 8

Education reform has as its main purpose to make sure that the education delivered is of quality. Votes: 7

The state is obliged to fight corruption within the government. Votes: 6

I will run an open government that speaks with honesty, seeks opinion, listens to its citizens. Votes: 5

You can't consider a president weak because he will have a Congress that Mexican voters have wanted to be co-responsible in the decisions to be taken... It will be through the leadership that I will exercise that we will be able to build the agreements in Congress. Votes: 5

I plan to open Mexico's energy sector to national and foreign private investment. Votes: 5

I have publicly talked about Mexico's need to open ourselves up to the participation of the private sector in the energy sector, however this doesn't mean privatizing state-run companies. Votes: 5

I propose changing fear for hope. I propose changing Mexico. Votes: 5

Society judges political parties based on the results that they give. When they don't meet the population's needs, when they are not up to expectations, that leaves society free to pick other parties. Votes: 4

In a democratic society, we politicians have to accept criticism, especially when it is founded. Votes: 4

We have been using foreign affairs ministries to address security issues, but this practice is outdated. It's time to assign the handling of regional security to national organizations and expert institutions. Votes: 4

Politics and more politics - that's how you work towards the building of agreements. Votes: 4

I think money laundering is giving oxygen to organized crime. Votes: 3

Acting aggressively will allow our youth to aspire for better-paid jobs and find alternatives to criminality. Votes: 3

Once every 12 years there is a unique opportunity to reinforce the bonds between Mexico and the United States, when our presidential election cycles coincide. Votes: 0

Free trade, far from protectionism, is the path that we should take to make Latin America a thriving actor in the global economy. Votes: 0

I will be the government of increasing economic growth and creating jobs. Take it from me that that's the main issue. Votes: 0

There have been no voices against the structural reforms that I have proposed, especially the energy reform. Votes: 0

Do you agree that when there's tension and an obsession to want to hit the ball is when you hit it worst? You have to be loose. Votes: 0

The level of credit in Mexico has shown to be low. And where credit concentrates the most favors large corporations and not companies. Votes: 0

The route of expropriation, and especially in energy matters, is not what most promotes investment or generates greater confidence. Votes: 0

Mexico holds the fifth-largest shale gas reserve in the world, in addition to large deep-water oil reserves and a tremendous potential in renewable energy. Votes: 0

I hope for my children, and for all Mexicans, that they can be proud to be Mexican, proud of their heritage, and proud that they have a peaceful, inclusive, vibrant country that is playing a role in the world. Votes: 0

Without better economic opportunity, you can't have better public security and vice versa. Votes: 0

I believe the state needs to control hydrocarbons. Votes: 0

By increasing productivity and becoming more competitive, we will be able to offer better opportunities and improve the standard of living for all Mexicans. Votes: 0

We should reconsider greater integration of North America to achieve a region that is more competitive and capable of creating more jobs. Votes: 0

What Mexico City cannot do and my country cannot do is to allow us to be intimidated, the authorities to be intimidated, by organized crime. Votes: 0

I may not remember the name of a book's author, but let it be clear, what I will not forget is the violence, the poverty and the desperation that Mexico is living through. Votes: 0

I'm opposed to legalizing marijuana because it acts as a gateway drug. Votes: 0

We must fight inequality and poverty if we want to re-establish peace and security. Seven million Mexicans live in extreme poverty, which is why I have launched a crusade against hunger. We also have to improve our educational system and stimulate economic growth. Votes: 0

Important reserves of natural resources, like petroleum and precious metals, are the bulwarks for laying the foundations for the future. Votes: 0

The United States is already Mexico's largest trading partner. Votes: 0

I have a hard time recalling the titles of books. Votes: 0

There is an opportunity to consolidate the North American region as a more competitive region, a more productive region that will be more competitive than other blocs that have integrated in the rest of the world. Votes: 0

The coalition is a model that has no place in a presidential regime such as in Mexico. It fits in parliamentary models, but Mexico has a presidential regime. Votes: 0

In the Mexico we want, there is no room for corruption, for cover-ups, and least of all for impunity. Votes: 0

I think it is fundamental to understand that the ethics of politics indicate that you should concentrate your efforts on those marginalized people who live in poverty with few opportunities to develop individually. Votes: 0

Specifically, the U.S. holds strength. Its own context makes it a very competitive country, but I believe that if we recognize how interdependent the U.S. with its neighbors from the North and the South, we are part of NAFTA, a trade agreement. Votes: 0

Mexico cannot put up with this scenario of death and kidnapping. Votes: 0

Mexico urgently needs a series of structural reforms that will detonate its true economic potential for once and generate more public welfare. Votes: 0

Mexico urgently needs a series of structural reforms that will detonate its true economic potential and generate more public welfare. Votes: 0

Mexico has proven by now that it's a strong electoral democracy. Now we have to build a democracy that produces better results; if not, then you get a democracy of disenchantment. Votes: 0

I see myself as a family man. Votes: 0

I believe the conditions are very favorable for Mexico to grow. I'm very optimistic. Votes: 0

Whenever there are some who have more opportunities than others, this feeds corruption. Votes: 0

U.S. politicians are increasingly recognizing the relevance of the Hispanic vote in U.S. politics. Votes: 0

More than 1 million U.S. citizens live in Mexico, and my country remains the largest source of immigrants to the United States. Votes: 0

Undoubtedly, for Mexico, it is very important for the United States to do well and for the United States to have a strong economy. And for the United States it's also very convenient for the Mexican economy to also do well. Votes: 0

Behind every crime is a story of sadness. Votes: 0

Today, our planet demands a more effective, efficient, transparent and representative United Nations; a UN where all societies of the world have greater participation. The UN must then, dare to change in order to improve. In Mexico, we firmly believe that the UN has all the powers to be more daring and to renovate itself. Votes: 0

Mexico and the USA are friends, partners and allies and should continue to work together for competivity and development across North America. Votes: 0

For the Mexican people, for the Mexican government, the very good relationship with the United States of America is, of course, essential. Votes: 0

There has maybe been a poor - a misunderstanding or statements that have maybe hurt, unfortunately. The Mexicans have felt offended by what has been said [by Donald Trump]. But I am certain that his genuine interest is in building a relationship that will provide our mutual societies improved wellbeing. Votes: 0

My government will continue mounting a real fight against the trafficking of marijuana and all other drugs. Votes: 0

We`re not in agreement on all topics. I had a conversation with Mr. [Donald] Trump that was open and constructive. Votes: 0

Beginning of our conversation with Donald Trump, I made it very clear that Mexico will not pay for the wall. Votes: 0

We are advancing, we are responding, we are having major apprehensions of the most wanted, most dangerous criminals, overall, we continue to work toward a Mexico of peace that we all want. Votes: 0

Do you agree that when theres tension and an obsession to want to hit the ball is when you hit it worst? You have to be loose. Votes: 0

I will maintain the presence of a Mexican Army, and the Navy and police in the states of the Mexican Republic, where the problem of crime has increased. Votes: 0

I confirm that Mexico and the United States will continue to reinforce the links of cooperation and mutual respect. Votes: 0

I think the free market model of commercial trade openness - this model has undoubtedly shown enormous benefits for nations, for those of us that follow this model, of course. Votes: 0

The closeness between the United States and Mexico is more than just a relationship between two governments. Votes: 0

For Mexicans, for Americans, we are all united by 3,000 kilometers of border, with neighboring states - ten neighbors states, and with population over 15 million inhabitants. And their well-being depends on the well-being of their neighbors. Votes: 0

The relationship between the United States and Mexico goes over and beyond the relationship between two governments. This is a relationship that has been built as of two peoples who have a common life, or millions of people who have their everyday lives in both nations; a relationship that undoubtedly involves millions of inhabitants of both countries. Votes: 0

After Iguala, Mexico has to change. Votes: 0

Each dollar Mexico exports to the U.S. has a content of American production of 40. Votes: 0

Mexico has lost an icon whose work has transcended generations and borders Votes: 0

I'm not going to work so that Pena Nieto is the best known or most recognized in the world. I'm going to work so that Mexico has results. Votes: 0