Quotes by Benigno Aquino III

Benigno Aquino III

Filipino politician

Lived from: 1960 -

Category: Politics

Born: 8 february 1960

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  • Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens.
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  • As far as same-sex marriage, I really would want to think about that a lot more given the fact that my focus would be always on the child. The innocent should not be given more even burdens than what is absolutely necessary.
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  • As you may know, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, awards grants only to countries which rule justly, promote economic freedom, and invest in their people.
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  • Both President Obama and I shared the conviction that territorial and maritime disputes in the Asia Pacific region should be settled peacefully based on international law. We affirm that arbitration is an open, friendly and peaceful approach to seeking a just and durable solution.
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  • I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can.
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  • I've been called 'hardheaded,' 'obstinate,' 'unreasonable,' etc.
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  • If my father Ninoy Aquino were alive today, he would say that he is not superman or superboy. In effect, heroes are really just ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times and respond properly.
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  • If we say yes to something we believe is wrong now, what guarantee is there that the wrong will not be further exacerbated down the line?
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  • Let me make it clear: The Disbursement Allocation Program is not pork barrel. Of the DAP releases in 2011 and 2012, only nine percent was disbursed for projects suggested by legislators. The DAP is not theft. Theft is illegal.
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  • My administration's compact with the Filipino people will demand no less than the attainment of lasting peace and equitable prosperity. We will employ all the tools at our disposal to achieve this.
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  • My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much, and I am willing to do this again if necessary.
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  • One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas.
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  • Part of my mandate is to curb corruption and streamline a cumbersome, graft-ridden bureaucracy, to put resources where they will provide the clearest results, and to untangle a complicated regulatory environment.
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  • Peace in the Middle East is of prime importance to the Philippines, due to the presence of around 2 million of our countrymen working in that region.
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  • Perhaps the strongest signal of reengagement with Southeast Asia was the U.S.'s accession to the Southeast Asian Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
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  • President Obama and I recognize the importance of strong economic engagement for the continued growth of both the Philippines and the United States.
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  • The focus of my administration is, if somebody decides to work abroad, then it has to be from choice as opposed to necessity.
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  • The message has to be sent that if you commit a crime there has to be punishment.
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  • The Philippines has vast minerals that are still untapped. It has one of the world's largest deposits of gold, nickel, copper and chromite. Through responsible mining, we intend to generate more revenues from the extraction of these resources.
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  • The Philippines is strategically located and blessed with the greatest resource: its people, who are hard-working, very loyal, and very adaptive.
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What are the most famous quotes from Benigno Aquino III?

The two most famous quotes from Benigno Aquino III are:

  • "Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens."
  • "As far as same-sex marriage, I really would want to think about that a lot more given the fact that my focus would be always on the child. The innocent should not be given more even burdens than what is absolutely necessary."

When did Benigno Aquino III live?

Benigno Aquino III is still alive and was born in 1960.