In a speech delivered at AS/COA, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil emphasized that his country finds itself at a point of transforming itself into a great nation. Read the English translation of his delivered remarks.

During his acceptance speech for Americas Society’s Gold Insigne, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke optimistically about his country’s emergence as a global player saying, “Brazil finally has found its destiny and intends to transform itself into a great nation.” 

“Brazil has all the proper conditions to help respond to the many challenges that the world confronts in the twenty-first century," said Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his acceptance speech for Americas Society’s Gold Insigne.

Pesident Luiz Inácio da Silva's prepared remarks delivered at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas after accepting the AS Gold Insigne award.

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