Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo quotes

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino stateswoman and economist who served as the 14th President of the Philippines. Known for her leadership during years of political and economic challenges, she played a major role in shaping her country's policies. She continues to influence Philippine politics as a prominent public figure and legislator. Here are 36 of her quotes:

A president can be as strong as she wants to be.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I am sorry.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I will follow my father's footsteps by doing what is right, and God will take care of the rest. My father is my role model. My living role model is Cory Aquino.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In 1995, we had evidence of the brother-in-law of Osama bin Laden being in the Philippines, living in the Philippines. We had evidence of front organizations set up in the Philippines. And we uncovered evidence about, which would help the U.S. with - about the perpetuators of the World Trade Center bombing.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

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.'

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I believe that the war against terrorism and the war against poverty in these times of turmoil go together. So you - when you fight one, you have to fight the other.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Over the years, our political system has degenerated to the extent that it's difficult for anyone to make any headway, yet keep his hands clean.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

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

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The Philippines was with the U.S. in the Second World War, in the Korean War, in the Vietnam War, and now in the war against terrorism.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo