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" The people want government that works for them at every level. "

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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" It's never right to fight terror with terror. "

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" In my presidency I've been guided by what's right, not what's popular. "

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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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" In 1995, we had evidence of the brother-in-law of Osama bin Laden being in the Philippines, living in the Philippines. We had evidence of front organizations set up in the Philippines. And we uncovered evidence about, which would help the U.S. with - about the perpetuators of the World Trade Center bombing. "

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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 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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" I was at Ground Zero, and it was, to me, such a graphic illustration of what terrorism has done to our world. "

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" We may disagree among ourselves, but let us never lose sight of that greater battle for one people, one country, one Philippines. "

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" Agrarian reform should not merely subdivide misery, it must raise living standards. Ownership raises the farmer from his, but productivity will keep him on his feet. "

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

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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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" 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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" College education is the great Filipino dream. But in a world of rapid technological change, getting a job or keeping it depends as much on how well one reasons as how well one uses his hands. "

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

" We're working with our neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia to fight terrorism in our own common seas. "

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

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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. "

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

" 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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" 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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" 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. "

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

" 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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" Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people. "

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" I'm not worried. I'm in control. "

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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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" We fight terrorism. It threatens our sovereign, democratic, compassionate and decent way of life. "

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" I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy. "

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" Chronic deficits drastically reduce government's ability to make those infrastructure investments that business needs to grow and create jobs. "

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