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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. "

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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

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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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" I can say that I have not done any culpable violation of the constitution. "

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

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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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" My responsibility as president is to take care to solve the problems we are facing now and to provide a vision and direction for how our nation should advance in the future. "

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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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" 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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" We have our own home-grown terrorism, and to the extent that we can obliterate terrorism all over the world, then our own terrorism will be much easier to neutralize. "

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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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" 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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" 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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" Over the years, our political system has degenerated to the extent that it is difficult for anyone to make any headway yet keep his hands clean. "

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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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" I ask the educational system, the parents, the church, and pillars of the community to help shape a new culture of honesty, patriotism, respect, discipline and service for young Filipinos. "

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" The Philippines ranks among top off-shoring hubs in the world because of cost competitiveness and, more importantly, our highly trainable, English proficient, IT-enabled management and manpower. "

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

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" The Philippines was with the U.S. in the Second World War, in the Korean War, in the Vietnam War, and now in the war against terrorism. "

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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 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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" 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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" 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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" I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.' "

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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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