91 Quotes by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

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.

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.

The Iraqi regime was supporting terrorist cells all over the world. We had to expel three Iraqi diplomats from the Philippines because of evidence that they were either in touch with Abu Sayyaf or doing their own espionage.

In all the things I've gone through as a politician, I have seen that in this system it is really very difficult to make any headway without being somehow tainted. And let me say, 'Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.'

Our children are our most cherished possession. In their early years, we must make sure they get a healthy start in life. They must receive the right food for a healthy body, the right education for a bright and inquiring mind - and the equal opportunity for a meaningful job.

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

I can't do everything alone. I need all Filipinos to unify.

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.