Joseph Estrada Quotations

Let's leave it to the Senate, I will accept whatever is the verdict of the Senate,

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.

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,

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

I am keeping my fingers crossed. I am going to do all I can do so that PAL will not close down,

I am ready to face all the charges against me. I always submit myself to the rule of law,

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.

Given that the last two Presidents -- Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Joseph

He is innocent so he deserves to be acquitted.

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).

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,

I will read the charge sheet first and I will consult my lawyer.

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

I will take this up with him and we will say that this area is within our 200-mile exclusive economic zone, ... We will explain to him that they are encroaching and entering our territory.

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,

I was not able to defend myself and was convicted in the street.

Why would they include me in that mess? I know nothing about issues involving him,

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,

We are determined to save the hostages and not put them in harm's way,

What I got were reports of the US Embassy about events that had happened here. There was nothing written there that we did not already know.

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

But me, I know people still love me.

Doubts have been raised about the ASEAN spirit, about our solidarity, about our credibility... We need to address these doubts here and now. We have to move, and move boldly.

The victims here are the poor people, the squatters. So that is my top priority,

The victims here are the poor people, the squatters, ... So that is my top priority.

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

After a brief period of recovery from the financial crises (of 1997-1998), the Asian region is suffering from a mild relapse,

The money is still intact, not even one cent of it has been spent,

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

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

They never stopped intimidating and ridiculing our poor countrymen,

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,

That just goes to show that he is a liar.

So far, so good. I have been waiting for this chance to air my side.

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

the last and greatest performance of my life.

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

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,

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

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

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

All the hostages, based on reports, are alive,

I'm convinced I will be cleared of all these charges that were unfairly leveled against me.

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.

My term ends in June 2004 and I have no intention to change that,

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

The truth will come out in the end.

The downsides of globalization are indeed painful, ... But taking the bigger pills against its ills is superior to living inside a sterile bubble.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.