Joseph Estrada Quotes (33 Quotes)

I am asking all our countrymen living near rivers to prepare so that we can prevent any tragedy,

Through the ballot, we can defend our democracy from the threat of dictatorship,

He is innocent so he deserves to be acquitted.

I said I will not accept that, ... The money accumulated and he deposited it in several places. I learned about it only lately.

The truth is also imprisoned because of the personal ambition and interests of a few. This truth should be set free now.

we consider him the PNP chairman, a member of the political opposition and I dont think he will be defending the Arroyo administration.

I pray that your protest will remain peaceful . . . I say to you again, I am innocent. I will answer all the charges and I will prove that I am innocent,

There is only one government in the Philippines and that is how it will stay,

My detention has been worth every second if only to prove my innocence to those who truly matter most my countrymen.

Some are saying I should resign, some want me impeached, some say I should go on vacation, ... This is my advice They are the ones who should go on vacation. They should come here and be with people who don't have land and witness the poverty here.

to augment our armed forces.

Philippine President Joseph Estrada said he was saddened by the conviction. It's very unfortunate and what happened is saddening, ... If he really is innocent, then the day will come that his name will be cleared.

exercise sobriety and calm and to refrain from any act of violence.

I hope it will not create tension because we have agreement to resolve problems through diplomatic means,

I hope that the truth shall eventually give me back my freedom.

She offered that if I resign now, they will give me a graceful exit. Well, I said I will accept the offer of graceful exit in the year 2004 ... that's the tenure the nation gave me and I have to finish that,

The case is running smoothly. This is good, for the people will know that I have done nothing wrong.

Peace, ... is crucial, because my government aims to hasten Mindanao's development by transforming it into the country's food basket.

He was just describing how America sees the Philippines, ... I don't think that is classified. It pertains to graft and corruption, the first gentleman (Arroyo's husband).

They were given to me voluntarily. I don't have plans and plots against the government.

I have mixed feelings. I welcome this opportunity to present my side because I was denied that right in the impeachment trial when prosecutors walked out. I was convicted in the streets.

save our nation from the dire consequences of a prolonged crisis.

I will prove my innocence, ... I guarantee the Filipino people that I will be vindicated because the truth is on my side.

the truth will come out in the end.

I thank the good lord for giving us this initial favorable vote. This is the first major vote in the many more major votes to be cast in the impeachment trial,

I will answer the accusations at the Senate, and you'll be surprised. I have many more things to say in the trial, and we will see the whole truth,

We have to change the system. The system is very rotten. The executive is corrupt, the Congress is corrupt, the judiciary is corrupt. ... So what's left We really have to have a radical and surgical change to bring back the image of our country.

Why should I resign ... First of all, I am not guilty of any of these charges. Second, we have a constitution to follow.

I strongly appeal to our people and my supporters to exercise sobriety and calm and to refrain from any act of violence in whatever protest action they seek to undertake against the present administration,

Moreover, our culture discourages her from being as brash as Gloria Arroyo,

ASEAN is facing its greatest challenge since its founding 31 years ago,

This is the last time I will be serving the public so would I do that ... I did not become president to rake up money,

Wherever they may jail me, they will never be able to imprison the voices of our people against an oppressive regime which gained power not through the majesty of elections,