Its very simple, I just tell my sad story, and people weep. – Corazon Aquino
Freedom of expression – in particular, freedom of the press – guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy. – Corazon Aquino
You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom. – Corazon Aquino
You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it. – Corazon Aquino