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

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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" Even before 9/11, the Philippines was already fighting terrorism in southwestern Philippines. That's why when 9/11 happened, we could understand the pain. "

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" In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings. "

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

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" As I have shown, I will defend democracy with arms when it is threatened by violence; with firmness when it is weakened by division; with law and order when it is subverted by anarchy; and always, I will try to sustain it by wise policies of economic progress so that a democracy means not just an empty liberty, but a full life for all. "

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" A president must be on the job 24/7, ready for any contingency, any crisis, anywhere, anytime. "

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" I stand in the way of no one's ambition. I only ask that no one stand in the way of the people's well being and the nation's progress. "

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" The Iraqi regime was supporting terrorist cells all over the world. We had to expel three Iraqi diplomats from the Philippines because of evidence that they were either in touch with Abu Sayyaf or doing their own espionage. "

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" As your president, I care too much about this nation to let anyone stand in the way of our people's wellbeing. "

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

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" I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime. "

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" While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together. "

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" By and large, our political system has betrayed its promise to each new generation of Filipinos, not a few of whom are voting with their feet, going abroad and leaving that system behind. "

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" I will not stand idly when anyone gets in the way of the national interest and tries to block the national vision. From where I sit, I can tell you, a president is always as strong as she wants to be. "

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" As the leader of the nation, I say in behalf of the Filipino people to the world: we are strong and principled believers in democracy. "

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" To our men and women in the armed services, the huge and deep core of your loyalty has earned the nation's accolade. "

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" We have to be bold in our national ambitions. First, we must win the fight against poverty within the next decade. Second, we must improve moral standards in government and society to provide a strong foundation for good governance. Third, we must change the character of our politics to promote fertile ground for reforms. "

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" 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. "

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" The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state. "

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" As a country in the path of typhoons and in the Pacific Rim of Fire, we must be prepared as the latest technology permits to anticipate natural calamities when that is possible, to extend immediate and effective relief when it is not. "

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" 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. "

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" Our political system needs changing. It needs to move away from personalities and patronage to a system of party programs and consultation with the people. "

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

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" However much a president wishes it, a national problem cannot be knocked out with a single punch. A president must work with the problem as much as against it, turn it into a solution if she can. "

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" I know the pain of having to deal with terrorism. And that's why, after 9-11, I was one of the first to join the international coalition to fight terrorism. "

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

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" The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives. "

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" In all the things I've gone through as a politician, I have seen that in this system it is really very difficult to make any headway without being somehow tainted. And let me say, 'Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.' "

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

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" I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today. "

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