Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Quotes

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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Profession : Statesman

Birth : April 5, 1947

The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

We have to be bold in our national ambitions. First, we must win the fight against poverty within the next decade. Second, we must improve moral standards in government and society to provide a strong foundation for good governance. Third, we must change the character of our politics to promote fertile ground for reforms.

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The roof cannot collapse when the value pillars of government and society are sound and strong.

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In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

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Our investments in social justice and basic needs are as vital to our future as fiscal and macroeconomic reforms. A nation deeply divided will not stand. And it certainly will not move forward.

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I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy.

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Agrarian reform should not merely subdivide misery, it must raise living standards. Ownership raises the farmer from his, but productivity will keep him on his feet.

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Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people.

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I did not become president to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became president.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding.

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Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.

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I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.

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The Philippines and the U.S. have had a strong relationship with each other for a very long time now. We have a shared history. We have shared values, democracy, freedom, and we have been in all the wars together in modern history, the World War, Second World War, Cold War, Vietnam, Korea, now the war on terrorism.

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I was invited by President Bush to come to the United States on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty.

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We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ.

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I'm not worried. I'm in control.

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I can't do everything alone. I need all Filipinos to unify.

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We're working with our neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia to fight terrorism in our own common seas.

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Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo