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from El Comercio:

'In Acuerdo Pais there is no owner-manager '
The former owner of the Assembly said that the new constitution is not Acuerdo Pais or Rafael Correa. The political relationship (with President) remains the same, he said.

Santiago Zeas. Columnist

The protagonist in the struggle between the Government and the Assembly takes refuge in their seats in the Assembly. He knows that his decision to move away from conducting the Constituent and reveal the pressure he received as the head of Acuerdo Pais affected the political project that pushes. Since submitting his resignation, has preferred to remain silent. However, during a recess, decides to talk to this Journal in their seats.

Does this was the way they imagined leaving the presidency of the Assembly?

No way. I was prepared and made every effort to reach the final as President of the Assembly. I think that had to be the right way to finish, but that does not mean that I cling to power. Because what I said in my resignation: power for power embrutece to people and I do not want to take that risk.

Who is embruteciendo power?

I do not know. I am talking about my case. If I would have clung to power simply for being President of the Assembly, accepting any kind of pressures or positions that affect my principles, it would have ended up further this agenda and I'm not ready to that.

Are the pressures that received government displayed a disfigurement?

I would not say that. What I had was a request that I made at the side for the Assembly's term ends in July 26, which is what the people want. But I also believe that the people expected a constitution that is adequately debated, analyzed and that meets the expectations of long-term. While it is very important to meet the deadline, it must be borne in mind that the Constitution must not designed for four, eight or 12 years, but for much longer. That is one of the serious problems of Ecuador: to have a constitution that meets deadlines, but not the expectations of the people.

Does it mean that the Constitution will have no long-term projection?

We may lose something in quality, although not say that this is going to happen. And we can lose quality in the discussions.

But the leadership of Acuerdo Pais is not disputed by either handle the times?

I may have committed many errors. I am not here to hide, but I think we were in good faith, because I am convinced that we must open spaces for democracy. We must listen to everyone and everyone has to listen to what others say. We must respect the other in horizontal relationships of coexistence, even to maintain frontally contrary thesis.

Is the leadership of Acuerdo Pais maintained that respect for you.?

Largely yes, although in some periods there were some difficulties. You can remember the start of the Assembly, when President we imposed a series of limits that was not necessary. Just remember how many times the president Correa threatened to resign if they did certain things.

Was not it better to stay to exercise autonomy from the executive branch?

No. For two reasons. One, it would not cause a conflict of powers. That possibility did not exist;'m part of a historical process of Acuerdo Pais I will not betray them. Two, because it would not give way to a division of Block Acuerdo Pais. That hoped the right.

Why was possible the division of Acuerdo Pais?

It could split because some might have supported my decision (to extend the deadlines) and others have supported the suggestion of the dome of the Government to make me a hand.

Exactly, what member of the leadership of Acuerdo Pais told him to quit?

The President. Most of the political bureau joined with that approach. I understand that they have the right from the political perspective of short-term, but I maintain my thesis.

Who are these members of the bureau?

I do not have names at this time. It could be committing a grave mistake.

But at least we should remember one or two names?

I remember everybody, but I do not want to appoint either one. I do not want to cause any disruption.

Does your support for the project will be within Acuerdo Pais?

I will continue fighting within Acuerdo Pais. Their project manager has no owner.

Are the reasons for his resignation seem to indicate that it is Country Manager owner?

No way. It is a space for democratic debate. The exhibition is that I accept a position in a democratic manner.

And after the House?

The big task will be that people from taking to the Constitution. It is not even enough to win the referendum, because the true constitutional process will begin later. At the end is not a constitution or Acuerdo Pais or Rafael Correa, but of society.

After his departure, from Acuerdo Pais gave way to a more pragmatic political vision?

It can be, especially in the Assembly. It may be that an architect (Fernando Cordero) have more ability to finish the constitution that an economist, but that's not really that important.

How was the relationship between the assembly and block the bureau Acuerdo Pais?

I imagine that either. There must be some tension as in any process in which there is discussion. If we can not discuss, then something is wrong and we are some others.

Is it possible to think outside by Alberto Acosta Country?

I've been in a minority of one for decades, so I do not call attention. But I find it regrettable that can be cast overboard by a project that has so many expectations.

What can throw overboard by the draft Acuerdo Pais?

Practices authoritarian. That lay all by themselves overboard. If not prioritize democracy throw everything overboard. What I said clearly: I do not see a democracy without opposition. A revolutionary who is not a democrat is not revolutionary.

You. said that not interested nominations, is closed completely any aspiration election?

For the moment yes. What I said is that it ended the Assembly and begins the great campaign to win the referendum.

Who will make this campaign Alberto Acosta?

With Acuerdo Pais.

With the Bureau and the Secretariat of Communication of the presidency?

I do not work with the Secretariat. What we should form a large national front to identify what is the Constitution, which is not Correa nor for Correa. Hopefully we have a campaign by itself beyond the president Correa.

After the Assembly, would agree to collaborate with the Government if it is asked?

I do not want any bureaucratic office. I do not want to be part of either government or any democratic function.

Is that final?

You can continue working for a political project without the need to be part of a government.

Why hung in his blog a letter Velasco Ibarra, who said: no pain more tragic when a friend gets tired or do not understand?

Unfortunately, that is the reality.

Is Rafael Correa is tired of you. you got it or not?

Rafael Correa is my friend, the only thing I remember was thinking that Velasco Ibarra and I think it is abundantly clear how they value the friendship. So when a friend is or is lost, is hard.

And what happens when a friend did not understand?

It is equally hard.

Has past that with Rafael Correa?

I simply reminded friends. This message was put on the blog and tell all my friends.

Are Included in Correa?

At this moment I do not address (e) of Rafael (Correa). I do not know if you arrive. The e-mail no longer has.

But Correa has a BlackBerry?

I do not know how to send emails to BlackBerry.

Are Like any e-mail?

The direction of it I have it, but as we have not communicated by mail, I know that you have no time to read the e-mail. So do not send that message.

How is your political relationship with the President?

The political relationship remains the same: we are part of the same project. We dissent several times on many things, but with height and with respect.

Is that maintains respect?

From my side always.

Would you Dolan recent statements by Correa?

Do not heard, I commented on the.

He said that nobody is indispensable, what do you think?

In this case I agree: nobody is absolutely essential. There is a project that is made by or for one person.

Did you have something to do with his departure the way it was going to integrate the committee drafting the Constitution?

Do not believe.

What happened?

When I was that possession last Monday I had to retire. I had people from very high level as Julio Cesar Trujillo, Nicolas Parducci, Ximena Endara, Augustine Grijalva, Susana Lamb of thorns and Tarquino Orellana. They also looked Ricardo Avila and Marena Briones, who did not accept.

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