“Ours is a great party. We have votes and a proyect. We are the strongest opposition party in the Spanish Parliament since 1977, both in the Congress of Deputies and the Senate. Although we did not win the 2008 General Election, we are in a strong position to win soon, if we are able to do things right.”

Mariano Rajoy, President of the People's Party of Spain, in his March 31, 2008 speech to the National Executive Committee of the party in Madrid.

First debate (2/25/2008)
 

Second debate (3/3/2008)
 

On March 9th, all Spaniards who believe in a Spain united, free, compassionate, prosperous and full of opportunities for all will give our support to Mariano Rajoy and the People's Party of Spain.

“Because you like Mariano Rajoy. Because you like men with beards. Because your name is also Mariano. Because your are free to exercise your right to click. Whatever the reason is. Go ahead. Use the power of your finger on the mouse to show your support for Mariano Rajoy.”

While you wait to cast your ballot in the general election, show Mariano Rajoy your supprt by clicking here as many times as you want.

With head and heart. Mariano Rajoy.
 

Rajoy also stated his firm commitment to govern with compassion, “for those folks who get up early every day to earn a living, those who live from paycheck to paycheck, those who want a better future for their children and grandchildren, and those who are victims of terrorism”.

“The cost of living has increased a lot in the last few years, a lot. That is why I firmly believe that in the next four years we should focus on prices, salaries and pensions. Those are the things that really matter to people. Those things affect their lifes. And helping people in those areas is helping people to live a happier life.”

Mariano Rajoy. With head and heart.

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We are a team. Rajoy for presidente.
 

The video articulates the party's message through the principles of hope, hard work and team spirit:

"If you listen, look, feel, believe, love, be. Teach, learn, start. Create, dream, invent. Passion, illusion, energy. Today, Rajoy, president. You, I, team. Populares, ready. Populares, go!"

The final words summarize the message of hope that the People's Party of Spain wants to transmit to all Spaniards: "We are a team. Rajoy for president".

Improving your life
 

The Conference had two major themes: "The values of the Constitutional Pact" and "A more equal economy".

At the Conference, the People's Party of Spain analyzed some of the critical problems faced by the Spanish society that stemmed from the lack of bipartisan consensus on critical issues, such as the war against terrorism, the territorial model and the role of the regions, and foreign policy. In addition, the party discussed the challenges and opportunities of the Spanish economy in the context of a global market.

Your team, your program
 

A video prepared by New Generations was presented at the Conference. The video was a response to the the socialist party that, lacking ideas to solve the problems faced by the Spanish people, has entrusted its program to a team of foreign "experts". The People's Party of Spain believes in the citizens, who, with their hard work and hope for a better future, motivate us to work for a better Spain.

The experts that inspire our program are stay-at-home moms and students, workers and retirees, young people and the handicapped, entrepreneurs and old people. All those who have dreams for the future and want to improve their lives.

Mariano Rajoy at the Conference
 

In his speech at the Conference, which you can read here (in Spanish), Mariano Rajoy, president of the People's Party of Spain, outlined some of the proposals in his program: support for democracy and human rights everywhere in the world, a national consensus with the opposition party on major issues, a formal pledge to never negotiate politically with terrorist groups, reform of the electoral law to ensure that the majority party assumes the government in regions and cities, the right to use and learn Spanish from kindergarten to university, an increase in social security payments, and tax cuts for working women and workers earning less than 16,000 euros a year.

Mariano Rajoy and the People's Party of Spain believe in you. Bet on the future! Rajoy for president.

"Together we'll win the general election"
 

The president of the People's Party of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, told the audience that with dedication and courage his party will win the general election.

Rajoy outlined the objectives he will pursue when he becomes Prime Minister (President of the Government) of Spain: "I want a strong and cohesive nation, culturally diverse but loyal, generous and solidary among its regions and communities; where the water belongs to all and is shared among all. I want a nation of equals".

Rajoy asks for the liberal vote in the upcoming elections
 

Rajoy will ask people who in the past voted for the left but believe in the equality of all Spaniards for their votes.

"Because I know that you also want this, in the next general election I will ask people who in the past voted for the left for their votes. I do it because all who believe in equality should be united against unfair privileges and egoism. I do it because all of us who believe in the unity of Spain must unite against those who do not care about our nation. I do it because in the Spain I love there is room for all".

"It's an honor to lead the party of San Gil and Otaola"
 

The leader of the People's Party of Spain stated that "it is an honor to lead the party of Regina Otaola, María San Gil and the rest of our members in the Basque Country. People who do not yield to terrorists and their supporters. People who risk all for all of us and the cause of liberty. People with the courage to raise with their own hands the flag of democratic Spain. With a party like ours, I know that we are going to win!".