English: Diaz, the senator added, embodies the best qualities and highest ideals of a Filipino athlete and exemplifies consistent discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence which fellow Filipinos and the younger generation should emulate.
Filipino: Ayon pa sa senador, si Diaz ay isang katangi-tanging Pilipinong na nagpapakita ng pagiging magandang halimbawa sa pagkakaroon ng disiplina, tiyaga, sportsmanship at pagpupursige sa kahusayan na dapat tularan ng kapwa Pilipino at ng nakababatang henerasyon.