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.

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.

I am not an icon of democracy. You are all, collectively, the icon of democracy.

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

I believe that during these times, we should not forget that many sacrificed to regain our democracy. We cannot just keep quiet because that is what happened during martial law. Our dictator then believed that he can do anything to keep himself in power.

I know there isn't anything I can do that will please everybody. But if I have done according to my beliefs, I sleep very very well.