We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.

The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.

We're working with our neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia to fight terrorism in our own common seas.

There is no calling in life nobler than to serve the people of one's nation in pursuit of the Jeffersonian ideal of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." I, for one, feel privileged every day, every single day to be able to serve the people of the Philippines and to be associated with democrats like you from all over the world.

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.

[One protest leader, Renato Reyes, said that a] people power ... September storm if the impeachment is killed this week.