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

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

We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding.

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 Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives.

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

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