The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when I was… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
The challenge is for us to reinvigorate the relationship with the Chilean people and to give state institutions new legitimacy. But this… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
There does not have to be trade-off between growth and social protection. A democracy does not mean much if it doesn't respond… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
We need to have a broad debate so that the new Chilean constitution is representative of everyone. I am convinced that it… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
In the eyes of many business leaders, there is never an opportune moment for tax reform. Yes, the economy is losing momentum,… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
Chile has changed. The people have become more mature and they are more conscious of their rights. They want to participate and… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
As more and more women, men and young people raise their voices and become active in local government, and more local leaders… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
People see I am a mother and head of a household. Today in Chile, one-third of households are run by women. They… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
I made an effort to ensure social safeguards. But our economy has to grow - and Chile, with a population of 17 million, cannot… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when I was doing work… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
You have to be doing things that matter - responsibility, but also responsibility with epic and beautiful and noble tasks. — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
I was not born in a home where there were stereotypes. So that was very useful because it gave me the sense of possibilities,… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
It was said that Chile was not ready to vote for a woman, it was traditionally a sexist country. In the end, the reverse… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
Given political history in Chile, it seemed to me that there was a critical task of consolidating a democracy and creating healthy civic-military and… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
My father respected and admired my mother and was a person who was always standing by my side, encouraging me to do more and… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
One of the factors a country's economy depends on is human capital. If you don't provide women with adequate access to healthcare, education and… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
We have had scarce investment in women... One of my tasks is that everyone spends much more on women. — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
Having been a head of state gives you the possibility of getting into places others can't go. — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
The 2010 global gender gap report by the World Economic Forum shows that countries with better gender equality have faster-growing, more competitive economies. — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
There's full consensus in the military that women shouldn't be in person-to-person combat. I don't know if we have enough experience to know whether… — Michelle Bachelet Copy Share Image
