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" I was at Ground Zero, and it was, to me, such a graphic illustration of what terrorism has done to our world. "
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
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" In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings. "
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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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" The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better. "
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" We must weed out corruption and build a strong system of justice that the people can trust. "
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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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" 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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" There isn't a day I do not work at my job, or a waking moment when I do not think through a work-related problem. Even my critics cannot begrudge the long hours I put in. Our people deserve a government that works just as hard as they do. "
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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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" 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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" The Constitution says that troops can be in the Philippines if there's a treaty that provides for it, and we have two treaties with the United States. "
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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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" For those who want to pick up old fights, we're game, but what a waste of time. Why not join hands instead? Join hands in the biggest challenge of all, where we all win, or we all lose: the battle for the survival and progress of our one and only country. "
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" The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives. "
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Sacrifice
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" In my presidency I've been guided by what's right, not what's popular. "
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" I shall work with Congress, civil society groups and local government executives who are convinced that charter changes are needed to enable the country to surmount the unprecedented challenges of the 21st century. "
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" I did not become president to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became president. "
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Work
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" I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy. "
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" We fight terrorism. It threatens our sovereign, democratic, compassionate and decent way of life. "
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" Our educational system should make the Filipino fit not just for whatever jobs happen to be on offer today, but also for whatever economic challenge life will throw in their way. "
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" Our children are our most cherished possession. In their early years, we must make sure they get a healthy start in life. They must receive the right food for a healthy body, the right education for a bright and inquiring mind - and the equal opportunity for a meaningful job. "
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" In the area of national security, I urge the swift passage of an anti-terrorism law that will protect rather than subvert, enhance rather than weaken, the rights and liberties that terrorism precisely threatens with extinction. "
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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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" Our investments in social justice and basic needs are as vital to our future as fiscal and macroeconomic reforms. A nation deeply divided will not stand. And it certainly will not move forward. "
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" Camiguin, Romblon and Camarines Norte got out of the list of poorest provinces in 2003. With tourism, these provinces can become rich. "
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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 want to create economic opportunity at home and abroad. I don't want just one or the other. I want both. "
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" I believe that the war against terrorism and the war against poverty in these times of turmoil go together. So you - when you fight one, you have to fight the other. "
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" We've supported the U.S. every step of the way. The Philippines was the first government in Asia after September 11, in fact, the night of September 11; it was nighttime for us then. It was daytime here. We were the first government in Asia to come out and say that we're supporting the U.S. "
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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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