One has to bear in mind that during my childhood and adolescence, I suffered the repression of the Somoza dictatorship in every way: economically, socially, as well as at the hands of the police -- because if we went out… — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
My idol was Sandino, and also Christ. I was brought up a Christian, but I regarded Christ as a rebel, a revolutionary. — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
The people of Nicaragua were suffering oppression. This made us develop an awareness which eventually led us to commit ourselves to the struggle against… — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
Before consulting the hotheads who present various military options such as a military invasion: remember, President Reagan, Rambo only exists in the movies. — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
Without the United States, there simply would not have been an armed uprising in our country. — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
If we do not cling to riches, selfishness or greed-then I believe we are getting closer to God. — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
We are close to God when we are close to people. If we think of God as something in favor of the betterment of… — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
Conditions are ripe for triumph. We will win. And we will wield great power here. — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
Of course, the kind of support that Cuba could give us was very limited when it came to building up our army, since they… — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
One has to bear in mind that during my childhood and adolescence, I suffered the repression of the Somoza dictatorship in every way: economically,… — Daniel Ortega Copy Share Image
