5 most important issues/topic mentioned by former President Aquino during her speech at the US congress. Give also the reasons why you perceived it essential.

1. The victory that comes with democracy comes at a cost.

2. Perseverance and trust in the people's intelligence and sense of judgement ultimately led to her victory in the election.

3. Do not stifle a thing by the means which it grows.

4. She vowed to protect the new-found democracy of the Philippines as peacefully as she could.

5. She salvaged the honor of her people by paying their debts to the United States of America.

Explanation:

Former President of the Philippines, Corazino C. Aquino made a speech before the United States Congress on September 18, 1986. She made the following points;

1. The victory that comes with democracy comes at a cost: Her husband Ninoy paid the price for democracy with his death. His death reinforced the people's desire to strive for a democratic government.

2. Perseverance and trust in the people's intelligence and sense of judgement ultimately led to her victory in the election: Despite the fact that they were still under a dictatorship dispensation, she trusted the people's desire for a change a government. This trust helped her in winning the elections.

3. Do not stifle a thing by the means which it grows: The former government tried to fight communism through dictatorship and this was futile. This point is important as it is a lesson in being strategic and employing the best methods when trying to resolve a problem.

4. She vowed to protect the new-found democracy of the Philippines as peacefully as she could: She pledged to defend democracy with all peaceful means. Like Lincoln though, she would not shy away from the use of force if that was required to win the fight.

5. She salvaged the honor of her people by paying their debts to the United States of America: She paid the $26 billion dollars debt owed by the dictatorship government to protect the honor of her people which was more important to her.