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Grace Poe Quotes

Like every parent, I cannot rest easy until my children are home safe at night.

– Grace Poe

Definitely, I am not advocating an arms race.

– Grace Poe

I believe that transparency is the solution to our problem on corruption.

– Grace Poe

You need a president whom you can trust, someone who will not steal your money, a president who is sincere, brave and just.

– Grace Poe

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.

– Grace Poe

I am deeply concerned about the impact of poverty on children because poverty can destroy their future and bind them to a life of misery.

– Grace Poe

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

– Grace Poe

My favorite author is David Baldacci; I’ve read all his books. I even have a picture with Baldacci taken during his book-signing in the States.

– Grace Poe

I learned a lot about filmmaking from my dad. Starting when I was a child, I would listen to my dad as an actor, writer, director and producer talking about films – you know what the treatment would be in the opening, in the middle, and in the ending.

– Grace Poe

I’m not for censorship without reason.

– Grace Poe

The people who have been helping me in the past continue to support me. Many of them supported my father, and the support isn’t just financial.

– Grace Poe

Every worker needs a decent and legal source of income.

– Grace Poe

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.

– Grace Poe

I am grateful for my father’s legacy. I am grateful to have found out who my real friends are. I am grateful for God’s guidance.

– Grace Poe

Even if we do not walk together on the straight path, as long as we have the same destination, that is what’s important.

– Grace Poe

Nothing will deter crime but the certainty of punishment.

– Grace Poe

What is important is a leader who can be trusted.

– Grace Poe

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.

– Grace Poe

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.

– Grace Poe

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

– Grace Poe

Integrity is a very important and an almost indispensable virtue that all leaders must possess. This is especially true in the Philippine context because we Filipinos really respond to leadership by example.

– Grace Poe

Whenever I come here to Ilocos, I get sentimental because I always remember that as a child, I would ride a bike with my father in Paoay near where they were shooting ‘Panday.’

– Grace Poe

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

– Grace Poe

As a public figure, you have to maintain a certain demeanor. We also have responsibility to the public, but of course, I’m not perfect. I have a lot of flaws; my husband can tell you that, my friends, even. They know who I am.

– Grace Poe

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

– Grace Poe

If, through death penalty, we can create fears, though it’s against my will, we have to do it.

– Grace Poe