On September 11, 1973, just prior to the capture of La Moneda Palace (the presidential palace) by military units loyal to Pinochet, President Salvador Allende made his famous to Chileans on live radio ("Radio Magallanes"). The president spoke of his love for Chile and of his deep faith in its future. He also stated that, as he was committed to Chile, he would not take an easy way out or be used as a propaganda tool by those he called "traitors" (accepting an offer of safe passage, like Carlos Altamirano). The radio address was made while gunfire and explosions were clearly audible in the background.