"If a coup plot succeeds, it is patriotic; if it fails it is a crime."

"If a coup plot succeeds, it is patriotic; if it fails it is a crime."

-- Justice Sec. Raul Gonzales' answer to Sen. Biazon:

Biazon raised the question which was also asked by Parañaque Rep. Roilo Golez, "If it was not wrong for then AFP chief of Staff Angelo Reyes to withdraw support from President Estrada in 2001, why is it wrong for Lim to withdraw support from Arroyo."

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez’ answer is classic and should be engraved in the Hall of Justice: "If it succeeds, it’s a patriotic act. If it fails, it’s a crime."

DJB comments.

I've also compiled some of the more interesting comments Raul Gonzales made in the past.