Quotes from Augusto Pinochet

I regret and suffer those losses, but it's God's will. He will pardon me if I committed excesses, but I don't think I did.

Executive power is exercised by the President of the Governing Board who, with the title of President of the Republic of Chile, administers the state and is the Supreme Chief of the Nation.

I'm looking at them from above, because God put me there.

Don't forget that in the history of the world, there was a plebiscite, in which Christ and Barabbas were being judged, and the people chose Barabbas.

My moral and spiritual formation does not allow me to be a dictator... If I were a dictator, You can be sure that many things have happened.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.

I'm not a dictator. It's just that I have a grumpy face.

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

I'm not someone who usually sends out threats. I warn only once. The day they touch one of my men, the rule of law is over.

Everything I did, all my actions, all of the problems I had I dedicate to God and to Chile, because I kept Chile from becoming Communist.