Augusto Pinochet
Did Pinochet's Dictatorship harm or benefit Chileans?
Pinochet's Biography
Augusto Pinochet
Concentration camps
Chilean propaganda
Pinochet's journal entry.
As i grow older I can no longer assume this position of Commander-in-Chief. This is the end of my time as a leader and today I am going to retire. I have done all I can for this Nation with the best intentions at all times. I will assume my position of senator for life and live a relaxing life in Santiago, the city I love. I have no regrets of my time in office but I do not like to reminisce. I brought economic stability back to this country and helped education and healthcare for my people. I was disappointed when the people elected another president in our democratic elections of 1990 but I cannot say I am surprised. I do not wish to reflect on my past for I refuse to be ashamed of my accomplishments. Those who blame me for the loss of their loved ones I blame them for the previous failure of this country. Hopefully I will leave this country in a better place I left it. Maybe my time here was better spent than I imagined.