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 political considerations.
From Benigno Aquino III
I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97.
One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas.
When the Walkman was the craze in my generation, I was one of the first to have it.
If we say yes to something we believe is wrong now, what guarantee is there that the wrong will not be further exacerbated down the line?
You may have the might, but that does not necessarily make you right.
My mother's style has always been consensus-generating.
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.
I believe nobody should be discriminated against.
I can try to convince somebody else of my beliefs, but I should not be imposing.
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