I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.

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

The people want government that works for them at every level. They want good government that begins at their doorstep in the barangay, and does not end before the closed door of a bureaucrat in Metro Manila.

Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.

I was invited by President Bush to come to the United States on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty.

In a global arena, what our businessmen need in order to be competitive is transparency and a level playing-field.

In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.