The freedoms which had been so hard won from colonial domination were being crushed by Soviet-inspired and funded military and political forces. Their clear intention was to deprive the people of their democratic freedoms. As history shows, this is what had happened in the Soviet Union and in Cuba, and continues to be the case in other parts of the world.
Don't forget that in the history of the world, there was a plebiscite, in which Christ and Barabbas were being judged, and the people chose Barabbas. - Augusto Pinochet
Don't forget that in the history of the world, there was a plebiscite, in which Christ and Barabbas were being judged, and the people chose Barabbas.
- Augusto Pinochet
Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood. - Augusto Pinochet
Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.
Not a single leaf moves in this country if I'm not the one moving it. - Augusto Pinochet
Not a single leaf moves in this country if I'm not the one moving it.
The only solution to the issue of human rights is oblivion. - Augusto Pinochet
The only solution to the issue of human rights is oblivion.
Had I been a dictator, I would still be governing. - Augusto Pinochet
Had I been a dictator, I would still be governing.
Rome cut off the heads of Christians and they continued to reappear one way or another. Something similar happens with Marxists. - Augusto Pinochet
Rome cut off the heads of Christians and they continued to reappear one way or another. Something similar happens with Marxists.
The nation is trying to make Chile a country of proprietors, not of proletarians. - Augusto Pinochet
The nation is trying to make Chile a country of proprietors, not of proletarians.
During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and … - Augusto Pinochet
During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and …
I'm not someone who usually sends out threats. I warn only once. The day they touch one of my men, the rule of law is over. - Augusto Pinochet
I'm not someone who usually sends out threats. I warn only once. The day they touch one of my men, the rule of law is over.
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