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The Marcos era was the golden time for the Philippines. We had the lowest crime rate in the world in Manila and real development then. At last, people are starting to understand this.

Imelda Marcos

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Imelda Marcos
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: July 2
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I will not say sorry and be pardoned for doing a godly act.
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I am First Lady by accident. I was not elected by the people but here I am.
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Filipinos want beauty. I have to look beautiful so that the poor Filipinos will have a star to look at from their slums.
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You know, not even your British Queen is called just Elizabeth - she's Elizabeth the Second. There's only one Imelda.
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