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44 quotes by Benigno Aquino III

Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III (/bɛˈnɪɡnoʊ əˈkiːnoʊ/; [bɛˈniɡno aˈkino]; born February 8, 1960, also known as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy, is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th President of the Philippines since June 2010. Aquino is a fourth-generation politician: his great-grandfather, Servillano "Mianong" Aquino, served as a delegate to the Malolos Congress; his grandfather, Benigno Aquino, Sr., served as Speaker of the House of...
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When I was a congressman, I had occasion to talk to this group of students who were taking their seat. There were about 80 of them and I asked them... →

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When my father returned home on the twenty-first of August 1983, he had a speech prepared. Filipinos never got to hear it, because he was murdered... →

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You may have the might, but that does not necessarily make you right.

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We in the Philippines know we have to perform our own role in terms of promoting peace in the world. We are actually members of the U.N. peacekeeping... →

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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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Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens.

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I am from the class that has, in a sense, benefited from the status quo, but everyone still gets victimized.

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I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone.

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The United States is a key ally, a strategic partner, and a reliable friend of the Philippines.

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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... →

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I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on your legacy rather than... →

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While I accept that there are certain things about my private life that will always be of interest to the public, it would be better if you give the... →

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I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97.

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