We reaffirm that on days like this, there are no Republicans or Democrats. We are Americans, united in concern for our fellow… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“A totally befuddled voter may look at a Vote for McGovern sign and do just that.” — Hunter S. Thompson Copy Share Image
I like that about the Republicans; the evidence does not faze them, they are not bothered at all by the facts. — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
Our new election system will spur on all institutions and organizations and will force them to improve their work. — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
I submit to you, Mr. President of Congress, my formal resignation as president of the republic. — Alberto Fujimori Copy Share Image
The irony of capitalist discontent with democracy is that capitalist democracy has been a very good deal for capitalists. — Jamelle Bouie Copy Share Image
I believe most of the public should be involved in the election of the leadership. — Tzipi Livni Copy Share Image
The only right we do not and should not have in a liberal democracy is a right not to be offended. — Flemming Rose Copy Share Image
Despite the absurdity and the silliness and the triviality of the entire campaign experience, there is also something, as non-cynical as this… — Michael Hastings Copy Share Image
Morocco has a lot to do in terms of democracy. The daily practice of democracy evolves in time. Trying to apply a… — Mohammed VI of Morocco Copy Share Image
The Russian people have unilaterally made their choice in direction of democracy in the early '90s. They will not be led astray.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As we stand in solidarity with the Burmese people, we must match their courage and push forward sustained, global action to help… — Linda Thomas-Greenfield Copy Share Image
We've got to force the Democrats to get a spine. If they don't want to have a spine, we should throw them… — John Cusack Copy Share Image
“We are on the precipice of history… a moment where prospects that seemed unattainable are more possible than ever before. Unions, Equality,… — Carlos Wallace Copy Share Image
Ignorant voters of the democracies are always a great threat to the progression of humanity, simply because they give their votes to… — Mehmet Murat Ildan Copy Share Image
The liberal arts inform and enlighten the independent citizen of a democracy in the use of his own resources… They enlarge his… — Alfred Whitney Griswold Copy Share Image
There is a vulgar persuasion, that the ignorance of women, by favoring their subordination, ensures their utility. 'Tis the same argument employed… — Frances Wright Copy Share Image
Like most Israelis, I know very little about the Arabs. We just look down on them and see them as a threat.… — Tom Segev Copy Share Image
If you look at the way all of the new reform movements dedicated to the public interest are living and thriving on… — Al Gore Copy Share Image
From these activists we can learn a crucial lesson: without citizens creating the institutions necessary for facilitating the growth of public deliberation,… — Kevin Mattson Copy Share Image
Take the US. Women were not even able to vote until 90 ago, at about the same time they gained the right… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
In the United States, the day when you pay your taxes is a day of mourning because this alien force - the… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
“In regard to propaganda the early advocates of universal literacy and a free press envisaged only two possibilities: the propaganda might be… — Aldous Huxley Copy Share Image
“As my father once explained to me, our “rights” are only as strong as the democracy that protects them. Because we are… — George Takei Copy Share Image
The U.S. Constitution is the basic framework for the greatest democracy on Earth. Some of my colleagues find it easy to amend… — Byron Dorgan Copy Share Image
In Egypt today most people are concerned with getting bread to eat. Only some of the educated understand how democracy works. — Naguib Mahfouz Copy Share Image
I'm tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn't work. Of course it doesn't work. We are supposed to work it. — Alexander Woollcott Copy Share Image
The victory of democracy in South Africa is the common achievement of all humanity. — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
Republicans have called for a National African-American Museum. The plan is being held up by finding a location that isn't in their… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
While American interests in the Middle East must obviously be protected, America's credibility to support democracy for everyone everywhere is crucial. — Richard Grenell Copy Share Image
If free will exists, why do the tallest candidates with the best hair usually win elections ? — Scott Adams Copy Share Image
The people is always expressive of the truth. The life of a people cannot be a lie. — Alexander Herzen Copy Share Image
We Democrats believe in an America where no matter who you are or where you come from, you should have an equal… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
Each state is a unique laboratory of democracy, and California Republicans need to create a party tailored to the people of California. — Kevin Faulconer Copy Share Image
There's a lot of Democrats, myself included, who have supported right-to-life. — Joe Manchin Copy Share Image
“Love of democracy can be likened to a mother's love for her son.It must be cherished,nurtured and protected for all of time” — J R Ortiz Copy Share Image
Democracy is itself, a religious faith. For some it comes close to being the only formal religion they have. — E. B. White Copy Share Image
Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man. — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
I have established the republic. But today it is not clear whether the form of government is a republic, a dictatorship, or… — Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Copy Share Image
To ask for 'our rights' is our right... the state may or may not accede to our demands... but our right to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
