The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.

The Philippines and the U.S. have had a strong relationship with each other for a very long time now. We have a shared history. We have shared values, democracy, freedom, and we have been in all the wars together in modern history, the World War, Second World War, Cold War, Vietnam, Korea, now the war on terrorism.

A president can be as strong as she wants to be.

I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.

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

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