"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."

"I believe in the wisdom of the Filipino people."

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

"Once again, I must involve myself in what I hoped and prayed to be spared from, after devoting the best years of my life in the service of the country, and at a price that included the highest anyone …"

"Democracy is precious. It must be protected."