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The Constitution says that troops can be in the Philippines if there's a treaty that provides for it, and we have two treaties with the United States. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I can say that I have not done any culpable violation of the constitution. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I can't do everything alone. I need all Filipinos to unify. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

A president can be as strong as she wants to be. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

It is the civilian part of the politics that is very, very bad, and we have to change that. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Camiguin, Romblon and Camarines Norte got out of the list of poorest provinces in 2003. With tourism, these provinces can become rich. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

To our men and women in the armed services, the huge and deep core of your loyalty has earned the nation's accolade. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I was invited by President Bush to come to the United States on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We will downsize the government, motivate excess employees to become entrepreneurs, and increase the pay of a lean and mean bureaucracy. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

As the leader of the nation, I say in behalf of the Filipino people to the world: we are strong and principled believers in democracy. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In a global arena, what our businessmen need in order to be competitive is transparency and a level playing-field. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

As your president, I care too much about this nation to let anyone stand in the way of our people's wellbeing. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We must weed out corruption and build a strong system of justice that the people can trust. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The strength of the nation lies in the well-being of the common man. — Diosdado Macapagal

We fight terrorism. It threatens our sovereign, democratic, compassionate and decent way of life. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

A president must be on the job 24/7, ready for any contingency, any crisis, anywhere, anytime. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Better talk than fight, if nothing of sovereign value is anyway lost. Dialogue has achieved more than confrontation in many parts of the world. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The Philippines was with the U.S. in the Second World War, in the Korean War, in the Vietnam War, and now in the war against terrorism. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

It's never right to fight terror with terror. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Over the years, our political system has degenerated to the extent that it is difficult for anyone to make any headway yet keep his hands clean. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In my presidency I've been guided by what's right, not what's popular. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I have sat at the sumptuous tables of power, but I have not run away with the silverware. — Diosdado Macapagal

Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I did not become president to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became president. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The roof cannot collapse when the value pillars of government and society are sound and strong. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We may disagree among ourselves, but let us never lose sight of that greater battle for one people, one country, one Philippines. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Chronic deficits drastically reduce government's ability to make those infrastructure investments that business needs to grow and create jobs. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The people want government that works for them at every level. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo is the daughter of Diosdado Macapagal - but his term ended in 1965, and she was elected in 2001. Hardly a hand-off. — Elliott Abrams

In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.' — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The military is very constitutionalist, and I have my faith in them and in the cooler heads of the people. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Now I ask you to make your sacrifice. Take a gamble. I took the plunge and I'm glad of it. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I'm not worried. I'm in control. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I stand in the way of no one's ambition. I only ask that no one stand in the way of the people's well being and the nation's progress. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We're working with our neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia to fight terrorism in our own common seas. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I was at Ground Zero, and it was, to me, such a graphic illustration of what terrorism has done to our world. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I want to create economic opportunity at home and abroad. I don't want just one or the other. I want both. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ. — Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo