English: "I know government officials who committed sins by stealing public funds, repented, stole again and repented again a number of times. In the meantime, people suffer from their belief that absolution comes after repentance," added Lacson, a long-time crusader against corruption.
Filipino: "I know government officials who committed sins by stealing public funds, repented, stole again and repented again a number of times. In the meantime, people suffer from their belief that absolution comes after repentance," dagdag ni Lacson, na matagal nang nagkukrusada laban sa katiwalian.