Before September 11, we were fighting terrorism in our southwestern Philippines, and it was a lonely fight. However, we were able to contain it now in one island in that part of the Philippines. But after September 11, and after the creation of the global coalition against terrorism, now we have allies, and I believe now it will easier with allies.

Now I ask you to make your sacrifice. Take a gamble. I took the plunge and I'm glad of it.

It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change.

I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state.

It is the civilian part of the politics that is very, very bad, and we have to change that.

I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today.