"I guess there were very great expectations... Many people believed that in the short space of six months, many of our problems would be solved. I guess this has disappointed some of them."

"I offer my life for the freedom of the Filipino people."

"I am just a simple woman, but I have a strong will."

"My heart is with the poor and the oppressed."

"I have indicated also that it is the express wish of the Filipino people that Mr Marcos not return to this country because it will again incite so many of these people against Mr Marcos."