The power of many working together is better

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo - Philippine President

We mourn with the world the passing of Pope John Paul II. His death brings to all a deep sense of grief and loss. He was a holy champion of the Filipino family and of the profound Christian values that make everyone of us contemplate, everyday, what is just, moral and sacred in life

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

“There is no calling in life nobler than to serve the people of one's nation in pursuit of the Jeffersonian ideal of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." I, for one, feel privileged every day, every single day to be able to serve the people of the Philippines and to be associated with democrats like you from all over the world.”

“did not witness any distribution of bribes.”

“The issue here is not political. Hence, politics should take the back seat here,”

“We're waiting for emotions to subside, and we hope that the opposition will go back to their seats so we can proceed with the debate and hopefully with the voting,”               

“link the entire country through a network of transport infrastructure.”

“All of us are mentally and physically exhausted,”

“The Filipino people mark a glorious day in history, when instead of forcing a president out of office through people power, they chose to keep a president through voting in the halls of constitutional democracy,”

A brazen act of terrorism which shall not go unpunished.”

“If we want to solve this problem as soon as we can, it is urgent,”

“It's his call, not mine,”

                       

“so far has been doing a good job.”

“terrorism in southwest Philippines.”

“Many people may think the soldiers are there to do combat,”

                                               

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

“This is neither a political ploy nor a gimmick. I believe that this process will quickly lay the foundation for deep reforms in our society.”

                                               

“They are scum and we will get them,”

“We are happy enough with the majority”

I think we have a comfortable cushion to push worthwhile legislation.”

 “We have a strategic framework for fighting terrorism, and it is a framework our officials are discussing with the United States. Both countries are looking at this framework and looking at where the partnership in fighting terrorism domestically, regionally and globally can become more effective.”

 “War is never one-sided so my reaction to all this is that as a government we cannot be blackmailed.”

                                               

“We can now declare dividends from the coconut levy funds to benefit our coconut farmers,”

“We shall enhance our strategic relationship with the U.S. through continuing training exercises to sharpen the Filipino soldiers capability to move and communicate to fix and finish off their targets,”

                       

 “I'm happy to announce that our long national vigil involving Angel [de] la Cruz is over. I thank the Lord Almighty for his blessings,”

“His health is good, his spirits high and he sends best wishes to every Filipino for their thoughts and prayers.”

“I'm not worried. I'm in control,”

“There are no more seditious rallies going on now, and many of the coup plotters have been arrested,”

“One of the documents he inadvertently left behind was a draft of a document proclaiming himself as president once again,”

The underlying logic is that we cannot further integrate and consolidate as an economic bloc if we do not secure the ramparts of our own neighborhood,”

                         

“any member of her administration was involved in this.”

                                               

“In 1995, our police officers were able to arrest some people who were linked to both and uncovered documentary evidence that led to the conviction of the first bombers of the World Trade Center”

                                                 

“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,”

                                     

“We have the evidence, we have the proof , this was a carefully planned rebellion,”      

There is absolutely no justification for the actions you have taken, You have already defamed the uniform. Do not drench it with dishonor.”                                  

In the past, the military always had to hold their fire because of the hostages. Now they can really be in hot pursuit, and they're doing that,”

                                               

“I hope they will not provoke me to declare martial law,”

I tolerated the protests for six days, which shows I have respect for human rights,”