Democracy is that form of society, no matter what its political classification, in which every man has a chance and knows that… — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
I've always been very interested in the struggle for human rights, not just here but abroad, and I wanted to be an… — Leah Ward Sears Copy Share Image
George W. Bush is history's president, a man for whom the long-term success or failure of democracy in Iraq will determine his… — Andrew Breitbart Copy Share Image
If the Democrats have their way, African Americans will continue to feel oppressed, despised and handicapped into the indefinite future. All progress… — Mona Charen Copy Share Image
The Internet has brought democracy to so many other things. It's about time the Internet brought democracy to democracy. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The worst thing we can do is to assume that the Electoral College [voting] resulting in the election of Donald Trump represents… — Willie Parker Copy Share Image
Sir, I am a republican; and I desire to see this House observe the principles of that democracy which is ever on… — Caleb Cushing Copy Share Image
I actually think that the Republicans are the party of jobs and the Democrats are the party of mobs. — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
We have free elections. Everybody can vote, we fought for that, we brag about that and we know we're going to have… — Jim Brown Copy Share Image
“The constitution which emerged from the Assembly after six months of debate—it was passed on July 31, 1919, and ratified by the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The Republicans have put together serious detailed counter-proposals when we have objected to this administration's agenda. And so, I want to tell… — Eric Cantor Copy Share Image
Since too few Americans go to the polls, I say what this country needs is a bobblehead election, where voters will get… — Frank Deford Copy Share Image
We are not going to be able to rebuild Afghanistan into a Jeffersonian democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Israel was born under the British mandate. We learned from the British what democracy means, and how it behaves in a time… — Shimon Peres Copy Share Image
Democracy cannot be built on revenge and you will not have the support of the world if you are intolerant and take… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
“People tend to form political beliefs in their early years and then stick with them for life. If today’s rich young are… — Edward Luce Copy Share Image
Russian democracy is the power of the Russian people with their own traditions of national self-government, and not the realisation of standards… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Secularism is not only in our constitution but also in our veins. We worship Mother Nature too. We believe that the world… — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
In more stable political times, a low turnout in the E.U. elections was a luxury we could afford. — Gina Miller Copy Share Image
Despite what the pundits want us to think, contested primaries aren't civil war, they are democracy at work, and that's beautiful. — Sarah Palin Copy Share Image
[The Republicans] are always asking the Muslims to denounce their extremists. And I agree with them. But they don't take that note… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
It is my view that it is a big embarrassment for Africa . It is hypocritical for African leaders to talk about… — Raila Odinga Copy Share Image
Industrial capitalism brought representative democracy, but with a weak public mandate and inert citizenry. The digital age offers a new democracy based… — Don Tapscott Copy Share Image
After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first. — Brent Scowcroft Copy Share Image
The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all. — Evo Morales Copy Share Image
Whatever your political leaning, vote. This participation is vital. I feel the same way about issues like the space program, education, the… — Ron Howard Copy Share Image
The war against ISIS will pose many new challenges for the next commander-in-chief. The last two presidents [George W. Bush and Barack… — Wolf Blitzer Copy Share Image
Personally, I think people need to get over this 'being offended' thing. Being offended does not give you the right to silence… — Ben Miller Copy Share Image
The Democrats would want to keep the taxes. And Republicans want to do away with taxes that are driving up the costs… — John Thune Copy Share Image
Voting is merely a labor-saving device for ascertaining on which side force lies and bowing to the inevitable... It is neither more… — Benjamin Tucker Copy Share Image
Democracy is difficult and demanding. So is history. It can crack your voice; it can stir your soul; it can break your… — Jill Lepore Copy Share Image