• I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba. I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it.

    Raul Castro: I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba. I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it.
    "Cuban President Raul Castro to Retire in 2018", will.illinois.edu. February 24, 2013.