The best leaders don't set timid and selfish goals but instead set bold targets that may be harder to achieve.

To me, the European Union says there is a charter that protects you; you have fundamental rights, and they are staying silent when they are violating my fundamental rights.

As president, I have the right to call a referendum based on a law that the Catalan parliament has approved.

All we want is to carry out the greatest expression of a free democracy and vote on Catalonia's future. This is not about independence: it is about fundamental civil rights and the universal right of self-determination.

Politics isn't a reality show or a gong show. It's not show business for ugly people. It's the arena where we define our common life in a rough and ready contest that has winners and losers.

Everyone should work in politics to see how horrible it is.

The government's intention is to function, to have debates in Parliament, and to work in the interest of the people.

Secretary of state is far superior to vice president, because it's involved in continuously solving problems and making policy and not being on standby.