No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves.

Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone.

We love your adherence to democratic principles and to democratic processes.

Once a champion, always a champion.

History isn't through with me yet.

Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.

I have committed many sins in my life. But stealing money from the government, from the people, is not one of them.