"You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to free..." — Corazon Aquino

The media's power is frail. Without the people's support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.

I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.

We Filipinos have to exercise the necessary pressure on Marcos. But it would certainly help our cause if the Americans would stop supporting Mr. Marcos.

I guess my religious faith sustained me more than anything else. Family is also very important. If I didn't have children, it would have been too difficult. Even if you are strong, you still need people who would support you all the way.