Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada
Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estradais a Filipino politician who served as the 13th President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 and as the 9th Vice President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. He has currently been Mayor of the City of Manila, the country's capital, since 2013...
case people running
The case is running smoothly. This is good, for the people will know that I have done nothing wrong.
convicted denied mixed opportunity present side trial walked welcome
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.
convicted defend
I was not able to defend myself and was convicted in the street.
deserves innocent
He is innocent so he deserves to be acquitted.
greatest last performance
the last and greatest performance of my life.
consequences dire nation prolonged save
save our nation from the dire consequences of a prolonged crisis.
brash culture
Moreover, our culture discourages her from being as brash as Gloria Arroyo,
charge consult sheet
I will read the charge sheet first and I will consult my lawyer.
land people poverty saying witness
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.
area economic entering exclusive explain within
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.
address doubts move raised
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.
answer
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,
answer charges peaceful pray protest prove remain
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,
constitution guilty
Why should I resign? ... First of all, I am not guilty of any of these charges. Second, we have a constitution to follow.