In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.

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

I will follow my father's footsteps by doing what is right, and God will take care of the rest. My father is my role model. My living role model is Cory Aquino.

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

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

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.

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.