And we've also had now the speaker of the Parliament in Iraq using blatantly anti-Semitic remarks, saying the Jews and sons of… — Jan Schakowsky Copy Share Image
Having a parliament which looks more like the country it's supposed to represent might go some way to restoring trust. — Cathy Newman Copy Share Image
I decided few years ago to leave the bar to pursue a career in politics because I wanted to make a contribution… — George Brandis Copy Share Image
In fact, in Parliament, I pointed out that Australians on average incomes would move into the second highest tax bracket in the… — Joe Hockey Copy Share Image
The suffragettes were women of action. Their motto was "Deeds not Words," and the film reflects that with a number of big… — Sarah Gavron Copy Share Image
For me, arguably, the European Parliament is the best-functioning European institution. They are extremely good at law-making; they're extremely good at finding… — Frans Timmermans Copy Share Image
When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected,… — Theresa May Copy Share Image
You can have an elected parliament that makes laws, but if the judiciary is appointed by the Supreme Leader - who is… — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
It is important that the decorum and dignity of the House is upheld at all times. The image of Parliament in the… — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
The English people believes itself to be free; it is gravely mistaken; it is free only during election of members of parliament;… — Jean-Jacques Rousseau Copy Share Image
I was by birth a gentleman, living neither in any considerable height, nor yet in obscurity. I have been called to several… — Oliver Cromwell Copy Share Image
Braveheart is pure Australian shiteWilliam Wallace was a spy, a thief, a blackmailer - a c**t basically. And people are swallowing it.… — Billy Connolly Copy Share Image
Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
History is rich with adventurous men, long on charisma, with a highly developed instinct for their own interests, who have pursued personal… — Umberto Eco Copy Share Image
There is not in the British empire a man who more cordially loves a union with Great Britain than I do. But… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The principle of Parliamentary sovereignty means neither more nor less than this, namely, that Parliament thus defined has, under the English constitution,… — A. V. Dicey Copy Share Image
If nominated by either party, I should peremptorily decline, and even if unanimously elected, I should decline to serve. — William Tecumseh Sherman Copy Share Image
[Congress] is not the British Parliament, and I hope it never will become the British Parliament... Are we going to bring the… — Trent Lott Copy Share Image
It is in that English Parliament the chains for Ireland are forged, and any Irish patriot who goes into that forge to… — Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa Copy Share Image
I won't have you electioneering on my doorstep. Every time you get in trouble in Parliament you run over here with your… — Lyndon B. Johnson Copy Share Image
There are hundreds of Canadian communities that have given more thought to hiring their rink manager than they have to electing their… — Preston Manning Copy Share Image
It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
[The] prevailing reason at this time is, that the Act of Parliament is against the Magna Charta, and the natural rights of… — Thomas Hutchinson Copy Share Image
As all Members of Parliament know, the ease and flow of making a speech outside the House is not at all the… — Nicholas Soames Copy Share Image
A balanced tone on Europe will free us to address in depth the domestic economic and social agenda which we neglected throughout… — Kenneth Clarke Copy Share Image
The passage of a Bill through Parliament is a chance for members of Parliament - including government ministers - to finesse and… — Suella Braverman Copy Share Image
I'm the first Thai prime minister in history that first time win half of parliament seats and second time win 76% of… — Thaksin Shinawatra Copy Share Image
I tremble when I am reminded of the fact that I have to be in charge of this country and Parliament, which… — Lal Bahadur Shastri Copy Share Image
There must have been good grounds for belief in witchcraft; otherwise Parliament would not have legislated against it. — Edward Coke Copy Share Image
The U.K.'s climate change act was passed by a majority of 463 votes to three. That is really quite extraordinary. The will… — Andrea Leadsom Copy Share Image
It's a national failing to think of politics as something that goes on in Parliament. It isn't; it's something that goes on… — Brian Aldiss Copy Share Image
The English king's power was curbed by Parliament, though that wasn't always a good thing, as politicians often behave no better than… — Karen Maitland Copy Share Image
Normally, people give up parliament because they want to do more business or spend more time with family. My wife said 'why… — Tony Benn Copy Share Image
Remember: real politics isn't about figureheads and seats in parliament. Real politics is about ideas. And there can be no doubt regarding… — Rutger Bregman Copy Share Image
The parliament is the supreme decision-making and legislative body in any democracy. It reflects the collective desires of the citizens and makes… — Ziauddin Sardar Copy Share Image
When I first arrived at the Matignon, my desire was to reconcile Parliament and De Gaulle. I had forgotten only two things.… — Georges Pompidou Copy Share Image
Parliaments have stopped laughing at woman suffrage, and politicians have begun to dodge! It is the inevitable premonition of coming victory. — Carrie Chapman Catt Copy Share Image
It is the right of a democratically elected parliament to act in defence of our traditional liberties, and everything should be done… — Jeremy Corbyn Copy Share Image
We will have to embark on a change so radical, a revolution so quiet and yet so total, that it will go… — Edward Heath Copy Share Image
I'm a person who promotes the concept of accountability to a great extent, and I've spoken in the Parliament and reinforced the… — Vijay Mallya Copy Share Image