Eduardo Paes Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“There is no time and space limitation for public accountability on the Internet. Creative commonality is standard and does not resemble the authoritarian style of the dead communist experience. It seems that it is no longer society's obligation to understand legislation; it is a duty for governments to be understood by their people.”

“What we are witnessing is the birth of something I call 'Polisdigitocracy.' This is a form of government that counts participation and transparency as its cornerstones and uses technology as its guide. The digital revolution is allowing democracy to recall its foundations and evolution is modernizing and reinforcing our fundamental values.”

“Rio will have to look after the legacy of infrastructure. But it's unclear who will run the sports centres after the Olympics.”

“The city of the future is a city that cares about its citizens and integrates its citizens.”

“You cannot deal with a city if it's not socially integrated.”

“I don't want to compare my city to Zurich; thank God we're not that boring. Rio is advancing fast, but we're at a different phase in our civilization.”

“Political movements and mega sporting events have always gone hand in hand. In 1980, there were Cold War boycotts in Moscow and again in 1984 during Los Angeles Games.”