Josefina Vazquez Mota quotes

There are two ways of lying. One, not telling the truth and the other, making up statistics. (Josefina Vazquez Mota)

We begin the path toward defeating Mexico's real adversary, who represents authoritarianism and the worst antidemocratic practice, who represents a return to corruption as a system and impunity as conviction. That adversary is Pena Nieto and his party.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

In terms of justice, the most important thing is not to be part of organized crime.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

Little girls are taught to be dependent, incapable of valuing themselves in many aspects of their daily lives.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

I will be the first woman president of Mexico in history.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

We have a circle of corruption and impunity that is too strong.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

I am a woman, I am a housewife, I am a government official, I've been twice a government secretary, I've been leader of a parliamentary group, I am an economist.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

Today I'm committed to take care of your families like I've taken care of mine. I want to make Mexico the best country to live in.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

I've always put myself intensely into my work.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

Mexico is now a country where we have justice and a rule of law that didn't exist here in past years.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

I will be a president in a skirt, but I will wear the pants. (Josefina Vazquez Mota)

I reiterate my proposal of creating life sentences for politicians who make deals with organized criminals. They deserve the maximum penalty because a politician that makes deals with criminals - I've said it, and I repeat it - is no longer a politician but just another 'capo.'

Josefina Vazquez Mota

One of the hardest questions I have been asked is 'How will you manage the army if you are having menstrual cramps?' I have also been asked if I will have the courage to face criminals. My answer is that courage is not a matter of gender.

Josefina Vazquez Mota

I want to be president because I have the sensitivity, as a woman, to listen. I'm a different candidate... different because I don't belong to powerful, privileged groups, because I'm honest.

Josefina Vazquez Mota