As journalists, we cannot swallow the official line without question. We should challenge almost everything that dictators, presidents and officials say. — Jorge Ramos Copy Share Image
Not many dictators announce their resignation, but I did because I didn't want to stay on and overstay my welcome. — Mahathir Mohamad Copy Share Image
One of the most perplexing political questions of the late 20th century is how new democracies should punish deposed dictators and their… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
“There is no leader who has remained in power for too long and has not morally decayed, who has not become involved… — Mehmet Murat ildan Copy Share Image
Diplomats bluster and bluff, but democracies don't really have that many tools they can use to push back, effectively, against the seductive… — Anne Applebaum Copy Share Image
From before I was born, we Arabs have been caught between two forces that, seemingly, cannot be defeated: our ruthless dictators, who… — Hisham Matar Copy Share Image
More harm was done in the 20th century by faceless bureaucrats than tyrant dictators. — Dennis Prager Copy Share Image
Every faction in Africa calls themselves by these noble names - Liberation this, Patriotic that, Democratic Republic of something-or-other... I guess they… — Yuri Orlov Copy Share Image
President Bush has shown great leadership. He has said that the 21st century will not be ruled or dictated by terrorists, dictators,… — Lindsey Graham Copy Share Image
American presidents always avoid shaking hands with brutal dictators, except when it's advantageous to do so. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
When Tunisians overthrew Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 29 days and Egyptians Hosni Mubarak in 18 days, it was an appropriate… — Mona Eltahawy Copy Share Image
Countries that need monies so that they can provide health care and education and shelter to their people shouldn't have to repay… — Noreena Hertz Copy Share Image
Anti-U.S. sentiment has been born out of many grievances - support and weapons for such dictators as Mubarak, unquestionable support for Israel… — Mona Eltahawy Copy Share Image
We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
One of the dark truths about dictators - and it applies to Gaddafi - is that on some level, they love their… — Hisham Matar Copy Share Image
For years, successive Arab dictators have tried to keep discontent at bay by distracting people with the Israeli-Arab conflict. — Mona Eltahawy Copy Share Image
When dictators feel their support slipping among adults, it is not unusual for them to alter school textbooks in the hope of… — Samantha Power Copy Share Image
If we want to protect people against dictators or repression or torture, don't you need that rule to be universal so as… — Donald Tusk Copy Share Image
When Barack Obama was running for president, he committed to leading the United Nations and other countries towards a common global goal.… — Richard Grenell Copy Share Image
Were there peace and justice in the Middle East, the Arabs would no more need their tinhorn dictators than they would their… — James Buchan Copy Share Image
“The source of desire to be driven by power and spread of influence makes its owner dangerous to its privileges, as it… — Sirio Berati Copy Share Image
I am a socialist, so I am not worried about socialism. I am worried about dictators who are putting everyone into a… — Rirkrit Tiravanija Copy Share Image
