“Lula is going to build a government based on alliances, a government in which businessmen, bankers, trade unions -- the whole of society -- will participate. The trademark of Lula's government will be participation.”
“Brazil has never been more attractive to foreign investors. The fundamentals of Brazil are solid, and in this election year we are in a comfortable position.”
“This is the first time in a long time that Brazil has been able to put together so many favorable conditions for growth. And that fact is due to the economic policies that have been in effect over the last three years.”