1.

Why is it important for Cory Aquino to address the struggles and untimely death of her husband
in imploring international aid before the US Congress?

It is important for Cory Aquino to address the struggles and sudden death of her husband in
imploring international aid before the US Congress for her speech to become emotional and get
the strong support of Americans for the Philippines. Additionally, to restore the democracy and
dignity to our country after decades of dictatorship, cronyism, and human rights violations
during the Marcos martial law regime.

2. If you were given the chance to write this speech with both Aquino and Locsin, what issues in
1986 would you like to address with? State your reasons.

If I were given the chance to write this speech with both Aquino and Locsin, I would like
to address the issues in 1986 is the sage of journals and index in censorship, because in the
Philippines 8/86 reporters does not want to be seen as pro Aquino daily to reporters for
covering topics with new minister Teodoro Locsin. And for some reasons like year 1986, the
reorganized Supreme Court declared that the Aquino government is not merely a "defacto
government” is fact and law.