"We cannot just keep quiet because that is what happened during martial law. Our dictator then believed that he can do anything to keep himself in power."

"I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life."

"Henceforth, I shall rule directly as President. To the ad hoc committees and commissions created to inform me on their special areas, I add one more: an action committee of one member — me."

"We will not allow our democracy to be snatched away from us again."

"I will never abandon the people."