You must realize that I have high expectations insofar as the BMAP is concerned. I will explain why. Ladies and gentlemen of the BMAP. 2007 represents a significant turning point for our economy, with our economic fundamentals described as the best in two decades. In fact, our economy as measured by GDP is the best we had in three decades!
Inflation has been maintained at a low level; so have interest rates. At the same time, the banking sector had one of its best years in 2007. That we achieved this in the face of many challenges… including record high oil prices makes this economic breakthrough truly exceptional. Of course this did not happen overnight.