Statement of Sen. Richard J. Gordon
on Manny Pacquiao's victory against Miguel Cotto

"Honest hard work, Heart, Experience, Drive, Pride, and Heroic courage--these are the elements of a leader of a craft, which one has chosen. All Filipinos must learn these qualities in any challenge before us as a nation. Pedigree, money, and beauty are poor cousins. Manny Pacquiao shows us all."