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.

— Augusto Pinochet

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

— Augusto Pinochet