The politicians think that I have not included enough of them; the nonpoliticians think that I have gone back to the old ways; and the mass public groups think I have forgotten them.

The government cannot do everything all at once. It can't wave a magic wand and meet everyone's demands simultaneously.

I would like to ask the many Filipino people to pray together, to help each other so that we will be able to preserve the democracy we restored 20 years ago.

Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy.

It is not I who have been consigned to the bedroom of history.

All the world wondered as they witnessed... a people lift themselves from humiliation to the greatest pride.