[The Republicans] looked at basically the failed wars and they said, oh, this, us being the policeman of the world, that is… — Mark Shields Copy Share Image
In an autocracy, one person has his way; in an aristocracy, a few people have their way; in a democracy, no one… — Celia Green Copy Share Image
Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don't have to build a wall to keep my people in. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We should not be surprised that democracy is imperfect even in Western countries. — Richard Holbrooke Copy Share Image
The fact that we've been a great democracy doesn't mean we will automatically keep being one if we keep waving the flag. — Norman Mailer Copy Share Image
Because I've worked in politics for decades, voting has always been on the forefront of my mind. — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share Image
American democracy and the Soviet system may peacefully exist side by side and compete with each other. But one cannot evolve into… — J. Stalin Copy Share Image
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Latin America moved decisively away from military rule and toward civilian democracy. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
“Well what are you looking at me for? If this is a democratic process, I've been outvoted," he said in exasperation. "This… — Joseph Lallo Copy Share Image
Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America… — Bob Riley Copy Share Image
When we talk about democracy, if the people's stomach is empty, democracy is also empty. Democracy can not be installed by fiat;… — Y. C. James Yen Copy Share Image
Today's neoliberalism has a number of byproducts. We have massive forms of inequality developing because there are no longer any concessions. There's… — Henry Giroux Copy Share Image
Congress is the world's oldest deliberative body in the world's oldest democracy. The result of that democracy, and the Constitution on which… — Mark Meadows Copy Share Image
While Kuwait is not a democracy, giving only half the population a voice in their government is not a policy this Congress… — Ginny Brown-Waite 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 rule of law, democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of expression - we cannot take them for granted. They do not exist… — Daniel Lubetzky Copy Share Image
In 2012, those French Muslim people voted massively for Francois Hollande against Nicolas Sarkozy. With the results of elections getting even tighter,… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
“Now it must be said that when a major political party basically rejects the outcome of a free election, we are in… — Dinesh D'Souza Copy Share Image
Democracy is no easy form of government. Few nations have been able to sustain it. For it requires that we take the… — Robert Kennedy Copy Share Image
Take a look at the police and how they treat you, Take a look at these corporations that cheat you. Democrats and… — KRS-One Copy Share Image
“Democracy, indeed, has a fair-appearing name . . . Monarchy . . . has an unpleasant sound, but is a most practical form of government to… — Adrian Goldsworthy Copy Share Image
The democratic youth lives along day by day, gratifying the desire that occurs to him, at one time drinking and listening to… — Plato Copy Share Image
“The Impression that Pakistan being an Islamic State is thereby a Theocratic State is being sedulously fostered in certain quarters with the… — Fazul Rahman Copy Share Image
In the 1960s, various parts of the population became energized and began to enter the public arena to call for the rights… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
The more there is a need to talk about the ideals of democracy, the less democratic the system usually is. — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
The nature of democracy is such that when there's - there'll be revulsion, obviously, towards - that's never going to happen again. — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
America and Israel share an unwavering commitment to democracy and shared values. — Ted Lieu Copy Share Image
Our country has laws to protect whistleblowers and to protect the security of our elections, both of which are fundamental to our… — Sharice Davids Copy Share Image
No creature but human has practiced such a meaningless cause as looking for the meaning of life. — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
From leading the world into the age of democracy to spearheading the technological revolution, America has always been at the forefront of… — Charles B. Rangel Copy Share Image
I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change. — Dan Quayle Copy Share Image
China more than two milleniums ago had already considered the idea of democracy, but at that time she could not put it… — Sun Yat-sen Copy Share Image
Liberty and democracy are eternal enemies, and every one knows it who has ever given any sober reflection to the matter. — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
The most important office, and the one which all of us can and should fill, is that of private citizen. — Louis D. Brandeis Copy Share Image
Thank God we in Iran have neither the desire nor the need to suffer from democracy. — Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Copy Share Image
Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens,… — Monica Johnson Copy Share Image
Without a serious study of journalism, there can be no understanding of citizenship, democracy, or community. — Roy Peter Clark Copy Share Image
In actual fact those who do not care for politics and sit on the fence do indeed side for a political party:… — Max Frisch Copy Share Image
We may be a nation of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, but first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans. — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
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