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“You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom.”

Quote by Corazon Aquino

Book:Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986

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Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986

The collection includes a series of speeches by President Corazon C. Aquino, highlighting her views on democracy and its implementation. The speeches were delivered during her official visit to the United States from September 15 to September 24, 1986. The book provides a glimpse into her approach to leadership and her vision for democracy. more

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Former President of the Philippines, born on January 25, 1933, and passed away on August 1, 2009. Corazon Aquino is known for her strong democratic beliefs and her courage in fighting corruption. more

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Book:Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986

Source: Democracy by the Ways of Democracy: Speeches of President Corazon C. Aquino, Official Visit to the United States of America September 15-24, 1986

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