UN General Assembly
2013

political class? Sometimes it is arrogance, the abuse of power and corruption. As Presidents of Governments, it is our obligation to fight against such policies that cause so much harm to the political class. It is our obligation to change the politics. In my experience, politics is not about business or profits. It is about service, commitment and extending the greatest effort for one’s people. If anyone thinks that politics involves business or profit, they are wrong. Such President or Government will not go far. If a Government allows bankers, financiers or multinational corporations to govern, it is mistaken. A Government must be controlled by a President who has been democratically elected by the people, with the participation of society and for the well-being of the majority of the people. We welcome the fact that private property is respected. However, it is something else when economic policy and governing are considered in favour of the few, rather than of the many. With my little bit of experience, therefore, I call on all members to fight