Benigno Aquino III

I'm not concentrated or concerned with any other factors rather than just being able to do the best job that I can. ”

The most powerful person can wind up in jail. ”

One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas. ”

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. ”

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 same amount of attention to issues that matter as well. ”

Strategic partnership is based on a shared set of values. ”

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 forces in many areas. ”

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. ”

The Philippines-U.S. Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement takes our security cooperation to a higher level of engagement, reaffirms our country's commitment to mutual defense and security, and promotes regional peace and stability. ”