"The Man of Steal - headline, Hot Manila, 3 March 2000"

“Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?”

“No matter how strong and dedicated a leader may be, he must find root and strength amongst the people. He alone cannot save a nation. He may guide, he may set the tone, he may dedicate himself and risk his life, but only the people may save themselves.”

“We cannot and we will not negotiate with terrorists. We have nothing but contempt for them. To conciliate differences with these people without them changing their objectives is to condemn our Republic to ultimate strangulation and death.”

“The Philippines is a nation of 40 million cowards and one son of a bitch.”

“We love your adherence to democratic principles and to democratic processes.”

“You are repetitious and stupid.”