Saturday, August 7, 2010

Colombia's President Uribe Gives His Last Televised Speech As President

Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe smiles before casting his vote during legislative elections in Bogota March 14, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)

Colombia's President Uribe Says Goodbye -- Colombia Reports

Alvaro Uribe on Thursday made his final television appearance as president of Colombia, thanking the Colombian people for their support and requesting the same support for his successor Juan Manuel Santos, who will take office Saturday.

"Providence and you, my countrymen, gave me the great opportunity to be in the presidency for eight years. I tried my best to meet this great responsibility in the best way. I was accompanied by a great vice president and an extraordinary team of collaborators," the outgoing president said.

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More News On Colombia's President Uribe

Colombian president delivers farewell speech -- People's Daily
A wistful Uribe bids Colombians adios -- CNN
How President Alvaro Uribe changed Colombia -- BBC
Uribe and Santos cabinets coordinate handover of power -- Colombia Reports

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