It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
The vicious cycle that is bringing down European states is not going to hit us [the USA], at least not for a… — Michael Lewis Copy Share Image
If you have a federal government that's not enforcing the law and does not preserve the integrity of its own borders, then… — Pat Toomey Copy Share Image
I think it was in 1971 or 1974, the Supreme Court ruled marriage is not a subject that the federal government can… — Ken Cuccinelli Copy Share Image
Along with the GI Bill, which educated and housed Eisenhower's fellow veterans, the Interstate System has proved to be by far the… — David S. Broder Copy Share Image
The economy grows when families can spend money on personal priorities rather than priorities imposed by the federal government. — Mike Crapo Copy Share Image
The federal government has no business in restricting basic human rights based on sexual orientation, and I am ready to protect equality… — Katie Hill Copy Share Image
The Election Assistance Commission represents a major, unprecedented commitment from the federal government to sustained freedom and vibrant democracy. I am humbled… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
The President, and government, will only control the militia when a part of them is in the actual service of the federal… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
There's very little proof that Obama or anyone in his administration - particularly Hillary Clinton - truly understands or believes the tenets… — Chuck Norris Copy Share Image
“When the First Amendment was finally approved, it contained two separate clauses on religion, each with an independent scope of action. The… — David Barton Copy Share Image
The first ten amendments were proposed and adopted largely because of fear that Government might unduly interfere with prized individual liberties. The… — Hugo Black Copy Share Image
The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
I am pleased to report that Texas is known for having one of the strongest set of open government laws in our… — John Cornyn Copy Share Image
To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray… — Kim Campbell Copy Share Image
In the creation of the federal government, the states exercised the highest act of sovereignty, and they may, if they please, repeat… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
Any bailout of a private company is a bad decision by our federal government. Private companies have the right to succeed, but… — Matt Salmon Copy Share Image
The federal government should not be able to hide behind sovereign immunity when the facts don't meet the protections. — Scott Pruitt Copy Share Image
...[the federal] government [has no authority] to deliver a service,...and there's no evidence to show that government has ever been efficient [at]… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
We are not spending the Federal Government's money, we are spending the taxpayer's money, and it must be spent n a way… — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
I think the federal government can tell the story about recovery and about giving people second chances and maybe a third chance. — Marty Walsh Copy Share Image
The federal government can't change a culture in a company that's losing people because that culture isn't a good culture. — Marty Walsh Copy Share Image
I want to make it clear as Premier and as local member that I strongly support the Renewable Energy Target. Our message… — Denis Napthine Copy Share Image
Certainly we can end racism with love. We can demand that the federal government change its emphasis on racial distinction. — bell hooks Copy Share Image
Peace and commerce with foreign nations could be more effectually and cheaply cultivated by a common agent; therefore they gave the Federal… — Robert Toombs Copy Share Image
Wherever you are on the political spectrum - Left, Right or Center - everybody knows that government waste is rampant throughout the… — Ken Wahl Copy Share Image
I believe in a free-market economy that is not controlled by the federal government, but America's national security should never be compromised… — Ronny Jackson Copy Share Image
Loopy as the Motion Picture Association of America's ratings system is, it's better than what you'd probably get by putting such decisions… — Timothy Noah Copy Share Image
I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the publics trust. — Mike Quigley Copy Share Image
Thanks in part to the Patriot Act, the federal government has been able to demand some details of your online activities from… — Jonathan Zittrain Copy Share Image
But the federal government, our collective government, has responsibilities that none of these other levels of government can fulfill; and chief among… — Don Nickles Copy Share Image
I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust. — Mike Quigley Copy Share Image
I start with a concern about the growth of federal government. I start with a perspective concerned about the growth of that… — Ken Cuccinelli Copy Share Image
Climate change is not an excuse to give the federal government ever more power over private property and state resources. — Luther Strange Copy Share Image
As a libertarian I believe we should have a federal government simple and circumscribed enough to be run by an average, dull,… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
If the federal government is dumb enough to give it to us, we'll be smart enough to take it. In Minnesota's case,… — Tim Pawlenty Copy Share Image
The one key difference is that Puerto Rico is a colonial territory. We don't have representation. We have a difficult time getting… — Ricky Rossello Copy Share Image
The issuing power [of money] should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
As Americans we must always remember that we all have a common enemy, an enemy that is dangerous, powerful, and relentless. I… — Dave Barry Copy Share Image
I'm pro-life but I believe that the federal government ought to stay out of it. That's a decision that the people of… — Bob Barr Copy Share Image
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