Kids need activities and role models to stay out of trouble.

I am honored to serve on the Board of Visitors for Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Being the first board member from Latin America, I hope to provide insight into the economical, social and political issues facing the region, and continue to grow and strengthen this prestigious institution.

Democracy is the only civilized way to govern a country.

Chiapas has had its problems for many centuries. The different Indian tribes that live there have always fought among themselves.

I am a great friend of public amusements, they keep people from vice.

We have elected officials who say they're going to run for office to serve the people. But in reality, they legislate themselves into wealth. They go into office, and after one, two terms, they're worth millions upon millions of dollars, and that has to stop.

I made my money in an honest way. And I have declared it all. By co-founding Infosys along with Mr. Murthy and others, I earned financially.

The only thing I have retained from my upbringing - I did not retain the religious element - is the idea that you do not do things for money.