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" I didn't want to be a number. I didn't want to be an object. "
Ingrid Betancourt
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" In Colombia, women are a huge factor for reconciliation. I have seen many strong women advocating for negotiations. I remember when the paramilitary were active, there were women close to the paramilitary asking for negotiations. "
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" I continue to aspire to serve Colombia as president. "
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" In captivity, one loses every way of acting over little details which satisfy the essentials of life. Everything has to be asked for: permission to go to the toilet, permission to ask a guard something, permission to talk to another hostage - to brush your teeth, use toilet paper, everything is a negotiation. "
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" I had this belief that I couldn't just accept to be treated as an object. It was a problem of dignity. "
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" On one hand, it seems strange that a country that has suffered so much from violence and war would be debating if they want peace or not. But in Colombia, a part of society is deeply connected with the war as a means of making a living. "
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" After six years without seeing one, I love just seeing a smile - every smile I see gives me hope. "
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" The voice of the Holy Father was like a light. "
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" As a Colombian, the only way I can relate to my country is through suffering. I hope that my children and my grandchildren will relate to the beautiful country in a way that it is positive and loving. "
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" I lived for nearly seven years with the awareness that death was my everyday companion. "
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