The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Raúl Castro
- My dream is to drop three atomic bombs on New York City.
- I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba. I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it.
- In Cuba, taking into account the long fight for our independence and sovereignty, we will defend the one-party system in the face of the games, demagogy and the marketing of politics.
- Only the Communist Party, as the institution that brings together the revolutionary vanguard and will always guarantee the unity of Cubans, can be the worthy heir of the trust deposited by the people in their leader.
- In Cuba we have one party, but in the U.S. there is very little difference. Both parties are an expression of the ruling class.
- I never liked the idea of giving interviews. One says many things, but when they are published, they become shortened, condensed. The ideas lose their meaning.
- I read all the speeches of the pope, his commentaries, and if the pope continues this way, I will go back to praying and go back to the church, and I’m not joking.
- The notion that Cuba is the only country in the world where you can live without working must be erased forever.
- As a point of fact, I am not used to making frequent appearances in public, except at times when it is required.
- In Cuba there are no drugs nor will there be.
Raúl Castro, born on June 3, 1931, in Birán, Cuba, is a prominent Cuban political figure known for his role in the Cuban Revolution and leadership of the country.
The younger brother of Fidel Castro, Raúl played a crucial part in the overthrow of the Batista regime in 1959. After the revolution, he served as Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, significantly shaping Cuba’s military and defense policies.
In 2006, Raúl became the acting president due to Fidel’s illness and officially assumed the presidency in 2008. His tenure saw economic reforms aimed at modernizing the Cuban economy while maintaining the socialist framework.
Raúl stepped down as president in 2018 but remained influential in the Communist Party until he retired from his role as First Secretary in 2021. His leadership marked a significant era in Cuban history, transitioning from his brother’s revolutionary fervor to cautious reforms.
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