“The Society of Professional Journalists believes that "public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy." If that is… — Larry J. Schweiger Copy Share Image
One of the signs that things are going reasonably well for democracy is that we have the states where they're closer to… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and… — Benazir Bhutto Copy Share Image
How can we be enemies when there is so much that pulls us together? But in general I found that I had… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
Democracy cannot meaningfully function without an informed citizenry, and such a citizenry is impossible without broad public access to information about the… — Ryan Shapiro Copy Share Image
There are certain things you must not say in spite of the fact that supposedly democracy means free speech. No. You are… — Chris Eubank Sr Copy Share Image
I think there are other issues that the Democrats could use to rally evangelicals. There are a lot of us, for instance,… — Tony Campolo Copy Share Image
If we, as individuals, want to keep control of our democracy - rather than have a government paid for by corporate interest… — Michael Bennet Copy Share Image
“Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. No one in this world, so far as I know—and… — H.L. Mencken Copy Share Image
The danger is not only that these austerity measures are killing the European economies but also that they threaten the very legitimacy… — Ha-Joon Chang Copy Share Image
We know that when people are civically engaged, when they understand what their rights are, when they understand that in a democracy… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
What we won't become is a 'Democratic Party lite!' We are a party that wants smaller government and lower taxes. Obama and… — Ed Rollins Copy Share Image
I've had opportunities before to run for office - the Republicans recruited me when I was surgeon general, to run for Congress,… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
I used to think most Democrats in Congress who voted for [ObamaCare] really believed they were doing something good for the poor… — Jack Kelly Copy Share Image
It’s notable that the countries that most pride themselves on their commitment to equality, human rights, and democracy (like the United States… — Aviva Chomsky Copy Share Image
The Second World War ended with a radicalization of the population in the United States and everywhere else, and called for all… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
“As Dio observed later, democracy sounded very well and good, “but its results are seen not to agree at all with its… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
[Proportional representation is a] device for defeating democracy, the principle of which was that the majority should rule, and for bringing faddists… — David Lloyd George Copy Share Image
“From this day onward whatever circumstances may jam my way I'll break through it unscathed for in the end who will but… — Liliosa Hilao Copy Share Image
“We have been gradually finding out that there is more democracy in letting a committee or representative ten to details than in… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
What you have when everyone wears the same playclothes for all occasions, is addressed by nickname, expected to participate in Show And… — Judith Martin Copy Share Image
What makes America's election system unique is the fact that even when elections are close, we find a resolution, which leads to… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
I know this isn't a widespread view in the Anglo Saxon world, but I believe that much of the reconciliation between more… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
Now undoubtedly, we face some very British challenges when it comes to infrastructure. We rightly cherish our back yards and green spaces,… — Evan Davis Copy Share Image
I fully realize that every promise I make, the Republicans will double and the Democrats will redouble. They think this will make… — Gracie Allen Copy Share Image
The continued vitality of our Constitution and the survival of each freedom it protects depend upon the right to vote and the… — Amy Klobuchar Copy Share Image
As even a democracy like the United States has shown, waging war can benefit a leader in several ways: it can rally… — Samantha Power Copy Share Image
The 2008 presidential election was a triumph of hope and unity over fear and divisiveness. Barack Obama's election reshapes America's political landscape… — Amy Klobuchar Copy Share Image
Democrats being Democrats, count on those nettlesome conversations about whether Biden will or should run for reelection to reemerge with end-of-the-world urgency. — Jonathan Capehart Copy Share Image
When the public loses faith in democracy's ability to solve the problems it has created for itself, the game's almost over. And… — Bill Moyers Copy Share Image
The Democrats, the longer they talk about identity politics, I got 'em. I want them to talk about racism every day. If… — Stephen K. Bannon Copy Share Image
More and more, the Democrats are not merely inconsistent, wrong and/or misguided - they are the worst of all possible things you… — Dick Morris Copy Share Image
Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience (in this case, the judge or the… — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image
In the months ahead, I will leave the Department of Justice, but I will never -- I will never -- leave the… — Eric Holder Copy Share Image
“While American democracy is imperfect, few outside the majority of this Court would have thought its flaws included a dearth of corporate… — Jane Mayer Copy Share Image
Nuclear weapons are inherently threatening to all of civilization. If that had been a nuclear weapon at the World Trade Center, even… — Robert Scheer Copy Share Image
The problem is President Trump, when he was running for the nomination, he gobbled up Republicans right and left like M&M's. Little… — Dagen McDowell Copy Share Image
They're Democrats always accusing us of repressing their speech. I say let's do it. Let's repress them. Frankly, I'm not a big… — Ann Coulter Copy Share Image
“After 2012, Republicans controlled all 11 state legislatures of the former Confederacy, and their campaign tactics centered more than ever on depicting… — Ian Haney López Copy Share Image
The many refugees are not a Greek or German problem. They are a European problem. We should therefore develop a common strategy.… — Yanis Varoufakis Copy Share Image