It wasn't until we got over the self pity that we were able to accept suffering as apart of our life with Christ. A man or woman reaches this plane only when he or she ceases to be the hero.

There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.

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.

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 acknowledged that I owed my presidency to People Power. I resolved during my presidency that I would in turn empower the people.

As our country bled . . . its leader's wife came to this podium piously to call for a new human order, this when thousands of Filipinos were political prisoners.

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.