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“I can say that I have not done any culpable violation of the constitution.”
“I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.”
“We must weed out corruption and build a strong system of justice that the people can trust.”
“In the area of national security, I urge the swift passage of an anti-terrorism law that will protect rather than subvert, enhance rather than weaken, the rights and liberties that terrorism precisely threatens with extinction.”
“In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.”
“We've supported the U.S. every step of the way. The Philippines was the first government in Asia after September 11, in fact, the night of September 11; it was nighttime for us then. It was daytime here. We were the first government in Asia to come out and say that we're supporting the U.S.”
“Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.”
“However much a president wishes it, a national problem cannot be knocked out with a single punch. A president must work with the problem as much as against it, turn it into a solution if she can.”
“Our children are our most cherished possession. In their early years, we must make sure they get a healthy start in life. They must receive the right food for a healthy body, the right education for a bright and inquiring mind - and the equal opportunity for a meaningful job.”
“The Iraqi regime was supporting terrorist cells all over the world. We had to expel three Iraqi diplomats from the Philippines because of evidence that they were either in touch with Abu Sayyaf or doing their own espionage.”
“As your president, I care too much about this nation to let anyone stand in the way of our people's wellbeing.”
“While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together.”
“I am very grateful to our Muslim population. One of the things we've been doing is stepping up our inter-faith dialogue with the Muslim population. And I think that helped very much in their support for me.”
“Chronic deficits drastically reduce government's ability to make those infrastructure investments that business needs to grow and create jobs.”
“To our men and women in the armed services, the huge and deep core of your loyalty has earned the nation's accolade.”
“By and large, our political system has betrayed its promise to each new generation of Filipinos, not a few of whom are voting with their feet, going abroad and leaving that system behind.”
“I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.”
“I ask the educational system, the parents, the church, and pillars of the community to help shape a new culture of honesty, patriotism, respect, discipline and service for young Filipinos.”
“I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'”
“The Philippines was with the U.S. in the Second World War, in the Korean War, in the Vietnam War, and now in the war against terrorism.”