Mom's paintings are a very small part of the legacy she left behind. — Benigno Aquino III Behind Copy Share Image
I think President Obama, like myself, is a multitasker. — Benigno Aquino III I think Copy Share Image
I've been called 'hardheaded,' 'obstinate,' 'unreasonable,' etc. — Benigno Aquino III Been Copy Share Image
I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97. — Benigno Aquino III After Copy Share Image
When the Walkman was the craze in my generation, I was one of the first to have it. — Benigno Aquino III Craze Copy Share Image
When my father returned home on the twenty-first of August 1983, he had a speech prepared. Filipinos never got to hear it,… — Benigno Aquino III August Copy Share Image
I am from the class that has, in a sense, benefited from the status quo, but everyone still gets victimized. — Benigno Aquino III Am Copy Share Image
Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens. — Benigno Aquino III Although Copy Share Image
One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas. — Benigno Aquino III Exclude Copy Share Image
I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can. — Benigno Aquino III Able Copy Share Image
I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone. — Benigno Aquino III Connected Copy Share Image
I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring… — Benigno Aquino III Be true Copy Share Image
If we say yes to something we believe is wrong now, what guarantee is there that the wrong will not be further… — Benigno Aquino III Believe Copy Share Image
My administration's compact with the Filipino people will demand no less than the attainment of lasting peace and equitable prosperity. We will… — Benigno Aquino III Achieve Copy Share Image
Both President Obama and I shared the conviction that territorial and maritime disputes in the Asia Pacific region should be settled peacefully… — Benigno Aquino III Affirm Copy Share Image
My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate… — Benigno Aquino III Again Copy Share Image
When I was a congressman, I had occasion to talk to this group of students who were taking their seat. There were… — Benigno Aquino III Congressman Copy Share Image
Part of my mandate is to curb corruption and streamline a cumbersome, graft-ridden bureaucracy, to put resources where they will provide the… — Benigno Aquino III Bureaucracy Copy Share Image
We in the Philippines know we have to perform our own role in terms of promoting peace in the world. We are… — Benigno Aquino III Actually Copy Share Image
I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on… — Benigno Aquino III About Copy Share Image
Let me make it clear: The Disbursement Allocation Program is not pork barrel. Of the DAP releases in 2011 and 2012, only… — Benigno Aquino III Allocation Copy Share Image
We will revive the emergency employment program established by former President Corazon Aquino. This will provide jobs for local communities and will… — Benigno Aquino III Communities Copy Share Image
The Philippines has vast minerals that are still untapped. It has one of the world's largest deposits of gold, nickel, copper and… — Benigno Aquino III Copper Copy Share Image
The United States is a key ally, a strategic partner, and a reliable friend of the Philippines. — Benigno Aquino III Ally Copy Share Image
The people want to go back to the time when democracy was in full bloom. — Benigno Aquino III Back Copy Share Image
You may have the might, but that does not necessarily make you right. — Benigno Aquino III Does Copy Share Image
The Philippines is for the Philippines. We can defend ourselves. — Benigno Aquino III Defend Copy Share Image
The message has to be sent that if you commit a crime there has to be punishment. — Benigno Aquino III Commit Copy Share Image
I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an… — Benigno Aquino III Corruption Copy Share Image
President Obama and I recognize the importance of strong economic engagement for the continued growth of both the Philippines and the United… — Benigno Aquino III Both Copy Share Image
The Philippines is strategically located and blessed with the greatest resource: its people, who are hard-working, very loyal, and very adaptive. — Benigno Aquino III Adaptive Copy Share Image
When my father was assassinated, I decided that I would not compete with his memory, but the priority would be to achieve… — Benigno Aquino III Achieve Copy Share Image
The focus of my administration is, if somebody decides to work abroad, then it has to be from choice as opposed to… — Benigno Aquino III Abroad Copy Share Image
Perhaps the strongest signal of reengagement with Southeast Asia was the U.S.'s accession to the Southeast Asian Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. — Benigno Aquino III Asia Copy Share Image
We don't get typhoons in December. They normally end by September. A typhoon happening in October is considered a late event. — Benigno Aquino III Considered Copy Share Image
Peace in the Middle East is of prime importance to the Philippines, due to the presence of around 2 million of our… — Benigno Aquino III Countrymen Copy Share Image
I remove a lot of the pressure from myself by saying I'm not competing with my parents. They are the persons who… — Benigno Aquino III Competing Copy Share Image
