Costa Rica's values of freedom, justice, and appreciation for life, pura vida, have influenced people all over the
planet. Costa Rican values have benefited a range of people, from ecotourists and scientists studying nature to
reformers in neighboring Central American countries.
Former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias Sánchez wrote an acceptance speech reflecting these values.
Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an
attitude, a way of life, a way of solving problems and resolving conflicts. It cannot be forced on the smallest
nation or enforced by the largest. It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It
requires us to work and live together.
For which prize did former president Arias Sánchez write his speech?
A. 1988 Latin American Prize for Peace
B. 1987 Nobel Peace Prize
C. 1987 Nobel Literature Prize
D. 1988 Southern Hemisphere Peace Initiative