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

In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.

The military is very constitutionalist, and I have my faith in them and in the cooler heads of the people.

Its never right to fight terror with terror.

We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.

The Philippines was with the U.S. in the Second World War, in the Korean War, in the Vietnam War, and now in the war against terrorism.

Over the years, our political system has degenerated to the extent that it's difficult for anyone to make any headway, yet keep his hands clean.