Grace Poe

“Your aspiration is really for the country to be better. I think that's exactly what I've gone through - a Filipino who may live elsewhere but who cares just as much for the country.”

“Loyalty to the country does not end with territory. Sometimes you are elsewhere, but your heart is really for the country.”

“I'm biased for movies that have triumphant endings.”

“Nothing will deter crime but the certainty of punishment.”

“Underlings look up to the boss for behavioral cues, subtle signs, hints and gestures.”

“It's important to have IT knowledge; it's important to increase every government agency's IT capability.”

“I see the Philippines one day as a developed country, one of the major economies of Asia - perhaps not in six years, but definitely in our lifetime.”

“Filipinos should need no longer kill fellow Filipinos. With peace, real progress can touch all corners of the country.”

“It's always best to ask for forgiveness if you feel that you made a mistake. And again, asking for forgiveness is not just saying the words 'I'm sorry'; it is also offering what you need to do.”

“If I think of all the family members, I was probably the only one who was excited with the possibility of my dad's entering public office.”

“The straight path is not one that is reserved for a few. This should be taken by more of us.”

“What is important is a leader who can be trusted.”

“Every worker needs a decent and legal source of income.”

“My dad was such a great story-teller, a good teacher.”

“Even if I aspired to be in showbiz, I felt physically inadequate being compared to my parents.”

“If you don't expose something to sunlight, microbes and germs will thrive.”

“My resume is lean enough that I don't have the added baggage that is not necessary to be able to be successful in government.”

“I am quite uncomfortable using legislation to peg the minimum wage.”

“In many parts of Mindanao, brownouts are a frequent occurrence.”

“The string of disqualification cases were filed against me when I was still contemplating a run for the presidency by people whose motives were suspect at best. Powerful groups with personal agenda are behind these cases. But I am not afraid. Not when the people are behind me.”