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" That's the very essence of pork barrelism, when you give a huge lump sum to a person and say, 'Well, tell us what you want it for, but you are free to decide where to spend it on.' "
Miriam Defensor-Santiago
You
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" I do not have any strong desire to remain in government. When my task is done, I shall be happy to leave and enhance my love life with my husband. "
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" It is illegal for the budget department to discriminate among senators. "
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" There is nothing wrong with centralizing the budget in Manila. We are such a small country. "
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" My father said, 'Aren't you going to do anything to help people? We have a whole rack of relatives who are always breaking the law. At least help your relatives.' And so that's what I did. "
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