Übersetzung: Wikiquote
Original engl.: "It is easier perhaps and more comfortable to look back to the solace of a familiar and mediocre past. But the times are too grave and the stakes too high for us to permit the customary concessions to traditional democratic processes." Time Magazine 29.01.1973, The Philippines: Farewell to Democracy.
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Ferdinand Marcos: Zitate auf Englisch
“My spirit will rise from the grave and the world shall know that I was right.”
Remark made days before passing in Honolulu (September 1989)
1965
Address at the launching of the Mabuhay Ang Pilipino Movement, Malacañang (30 November 1972)
1965
Christmas message to overseas Filipinos (25 December 1979)
1965
“I claim the right not to incriminate myself.”
At a press conference with government lawyers, Hawaii, when questioned about invoking the 5th amendment repeatedly, 1987
1965
Speech proclaiming the termination of the state of Martial law, Heroes Hall, Malacañang (17 January 1981)
1965
“Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?”
"Notes on the New Society of the Philippines" (1973)
1965
Cynthia Sycip, "Interview with an ex-Dictator", 1987
1965
Televised speech on the proclamation of Martial Law (September 21, 1972)
1965
Extemporaneous remarks during the Meeting with the Leaders of Regions I and II, Mansion House, Baguio City (15 March 1981)
1965
in an interview with William F. Buckley Jr. , November 17, 1977
1965
Extemporaneous speech at the Sixth Centennial Celebration of Islam in the Philippines (10 June 1980)
1965
Remarks at the inauguration of the Philippines Columbian Association's New Clubhouse Complex, Plaza Dilao, Manila (14 December 1979)
1965
“Elect me as your congressman today, I promise you an Ilocano president in 20 years.”
Election speech as candidate for Congress, 1949
1949
“You are repetitious and stupid.”
At a press conference in Hawaii, when asked about secret Swiss bank accounts, 1987
1965
Mandate for Greatness,” First Inaugural Speech of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, 30 December 1965.
1965
Speech proclaiming the termination of the state of Martial law, Heroes Hall, Malacañang (17 January 1981)
1965
“He was hanging on, looking for a life preserver. He was a desperate man clutching at straws.”
U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt, after his telephone conversation with Marcos, March 1986
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Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, Enrile: Marcos, as soldier, deserves 'Libingan' burial, Manila Bulletin, April 14, 2011
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“I think you should cut and cut cleanly. The time has come.”
U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt, in telephone conversation with Marcos just before his downfall, March 1986
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Lee Kuan Yew
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“The Philippines is a nation of 40 million cowards and one son of a bitch.”
by unnamed ranking cabinet member of the Reagan administration, 1982. (attributed to Secretary of State George Shultz)
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“We love your adherence to democratic principles and to democratic processes.”
Vice President George Bush addressing Marcos, on his visit to Manila, 1981
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