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

The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.

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

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

Keep inviolate an area of light and peace within you.

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.

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