Wen Jiabao quotes

Sino-Japanese relations will certainly brighten more in the future and the flowers of friendly Sino-Japanese relations will increase their beauty. (Wen Jiabao)
The speed of the fleet is not determined by the fastest vessel; rather it is determined by the slowest one. View quote
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Only when the masses are reassured, can the country be at peace. Only when the country is at peace, can the leaders be relieved. View quote
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China has established friendship with many African countries, and is opening itself up to Africa and providing assistance. It is cooperating with African countries on an equal basis and has no desire to colonize Africa. View quote
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I can also tell you on the Internet in China, you can have access to a lot of postings that are quite critical about the government. It is exactly through reading these critical opinions on the Internet that we try to locate problems and further improve our work. I don't think a system or a government should fear critical opinions or views. Only by heeding those critical views would it be possible for us to further improve our work and make further progress. I frequently browse the Internet to learn about a situation. View quote
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I have a dream to provide every Chinese, especially children, sufficient milk each day. View quote
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More scientific language and less diplomatic rhetoric may make this world even better. View quote
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Create the conditions for people to criticize the Government, to monitor the government, and at the same time to give full play to the supervisory role of the news media, so that the power to run under sunshine.(. View quote
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The people agree that everyone should have his own visions. I, too, have visions, or wishes. I wish that every Chinese citizen can live a life of satisfaction, every peasant child can go to school and every person reaching a working age can have a job. I wish people wouldn't have to worry about medical care if they are sick, particularly those in rural areas. I believe that this is the dream of every Chinese person. View quote
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I only have one sentence to say: it is the people who kept you fed, so do as you see fit. View quote
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There are two books that I often travel with; one is 'The Theory on Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith. The other is 'The Meditations.' It's not that I agree with either views expressed in the books, but I believe ideas and thoughts of older generations can offer food for thought for the current generation. (Wen Jiabao)
It is only when there is the supervision and critical oversight from the people that the government will be in a position to do an even better job, and employees of government departments will be the true public servants of the people. View quote
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As long I still have a breath left in me I will dedicate myself fully to China's reform. View quote
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If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability. View quote
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As far as the U.S. economy is concerned, I always believe that the U.S. economy is solidly based, not only in a material sense, but more importantly, the United States has the strength of scientific and technological talent, and managerial expertise. View quote
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There are people who will appreciate what I've done, and there will be people who will criticize me. Ultimately history will have the final say. View quote
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All political parties, organizations, and all people should abide by the constitution and laws without any exception. They must all act in accordance with the constitution and laws. I see that as a defining feature of modern political system development. View quote
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Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this. View quote
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If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they'll be able to run a township, and a county. View quote
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I believe I and all the Chinese people have such a conviction that China will make continuous progress and the people's wishes for and needs for democracy and freedom are irresistible. View quote
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Socialism as I understand it is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism. (Wen Jiabao)