Quotes by Ignacio Bunye

“There will be no whitewash in the investigation and we shall insist on our sovereign prerogatives.”

“The fight against terrorism is a long, tedious and emotional battle. Along the way here are hits and misses. Every news of an accomplishment, big or small, signifying a dent on the terrorists capability to instill fear and uncertainty in the lives of the Filipino people, is welcome news,”

“The state of emergency will remain in effect until such time that we are sure that the threats are contained.”

“We are thankful that the standoff was peacefully resolved.”

“The president was aware of the incident, but she considered it as a minor event and did not effect the lifting.”

“With the plot effectively beaten back, we can now get back on track.”

“The enemies of the state will always test a new threshold of destabilization but they will never dent the rock steady foundations of our constitutional democracy. We leave to our law enforcers and the criminal justice system the task of meeting the residual threats posed by the remnants of the failed conspiracy.”

“We commend the concerned law enforcement agencies for a speedy investigation.”

“This problem of overcrowded jails has been with us for a long time, even before the presidents term began in 2001.”

“We are a free enterprise economy and we shall leave market forces to determine the value of the peso, while taking the appropriate measures to assist the export sector.”

“We hope, however, that it will not be taken by certain members of Congress as a license to use their power to conduct inquiries as an avenue to harass public officials or to push a particular political agenda.”

“President Arroyo has instructed the Cabinet to conduct dialogues not only with the oil firms but with all affected sectors, including workers, small and medium enterprises, manufacturers and transport groups among others, that are affected by this crisis.”

“If the Senate cannot ease off the executive branch, it can at least have pity on the people.”

“We must warn those who intend to overthrow the government not to test the mettle of the authorities, who will move forcefully in the case of a clear and present danger to the republic.”

“Philippine criminal justice will prevail.”

“ this cycle of destabilization.”

“We will bring terrorists to justice and this is our signal to the nation and to the world of our determination to uphold national, regional, and global security,”

“about far ranging ideals on the structure of our republic and its political institutions.”

“The president believes she has a mandate based on the 2004 elections...Maybe at a later time, we can talk about transitory provisions.”

“Our political detractors are getting desperate. Not having succeeded in the streets and then in the impeachment, they are now calling for a snap election,”