Quotes of the Day

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa speaks from the balcony of the Carondolet Palace as hundreds of supporters gathered to greet him in Quito September 30, 2010.
Friday, Oct. 01, 2010

Open quoteIf you want to kill the President, here he is. Kill him if you want to. Kill him if you are brave enough.Close quote

  • RAFAEL CORREA,
  • President of Ecuador, addressing rebel police officers in a standoff at their barracks in Quito, Ecuador, where protests broke out over a new law that would reduce their benefits and slow salary increases
Photo: Guillermo Granja / Reuters | Source: NYT