Amerish Bera actually said...

"We welcome criticism and feedback just as our partners around the world and in the region should also recognize and welcome our feedback and criticism."

"We saw the Philippines devolve from an imperfect democracy into a country where democratic values are barely adhered to."

"I think what we can try to do when democracy has a chance, when it has its moment and there is a moment where there is some more--there is hope, that government needs to deliver and we need to help it..."

"We will not always be perfect but we should at least try."