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

"I forgive those who have wronged me, but I will never forget."

"I have no other weapon but prayer and fasting and truth."

"The Filipino is worth dying for."

"Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice."