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

"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."

"The Communist leadership here either misread or misjudged the last election. In effect, they worked against me."

"The answer to the terrorism of the left and the right is not social and economic reform, but police and military action."

"I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good. If they don't, that's too bad."

"My commitment to the Filipino people is unwavering."