Corazon Aquino:

From time immemorial, I have not said anything that would command universal acceptance. But I believe so long as I do what I believe is right, so long as I say what I believe is right for our country, then I will just accept whatever flack, whatever ugly things they will say about me.

— Corazon Aquino Contemporary

Philippine president, People Power

Context

Interview, discussing her resolve amidst criticism

Date / Period

2009

Source

https://projects.voanews.com/aquino/story.cfm

Verification

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Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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