Government began in tyranny and force, began in the feudalism of the soldier and bigotry of the priest; and the ideas of… — Wendell Phillips Copy Share Image
It is fundamentally important in our system of government that every American be given the opportunity to vote, regardless of who they… — Lisa Murkowski Copy Share Image
There can be no return to prosperity while the government (of Ontario) believes that taking money from the people who have earned… — Conrad Black Copy Share Image
“The answer of Solon on the question, 'Which is the most perfect popular govemment,' has never been exceeded by any man since… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
Among the most inestimable of our blessings, also, is that.. of liberty to worship our Creator in the way we think most… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The amount of military force necessary to provide reassurance depends on how dangerous people think the world is. And that I think… — Michael Mandelbaum Copy Share Image
History does not provide any example of capital accumulation brought about by a government. As far as governments invested in the construction… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
Experience assures us, that the efficacy of the provision has been greatly over-rated; and that some more adequate defense is indispensably necessary… — James Madison Copy Share Image
We have to put America's security first. The American people - we on this stage need to open our ears. We need… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
American airstrikes...create risks, especially if our intelligence there is rusty. The crucial step, and the one we should apply diplomatic pressure to… — Nicholas D. Kristof Copy Share Image
“I write, and I feel how the correct and precise use of words is sometimes like a remedy to an illness. Like… — David Grossman Copy Share Image
We never pray against our government or call down curses on them. Instead, we have learned that God is in control both… — Brother Yun Copy Share Image
Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Some things the legislator must find ready to his hand in a state, others he must provide. And therefore we can only… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
“The social organs are constituted so as to enable them to develop harmoniously in the grand air of liberty. Away, then, with… — Frederic Bastiat Copy Share Image
"Free markets" is a very general term. There are all sorts of problems that will emerge. Free markets work best when the… — Milton Friedman Copy Share Image
Unions have been the best anti-poverty program that actually worked and did not cost the government a dime. But as unions grow… — Andy Stern Copy Share Image
The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the… — James Madison Copy Share Image
Over the weekend it came out that the U.S. has been listening in on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone since 2002. At… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
I am disappointed that we went through this process. The country went through this process. I think it's the responsibility of the… — Donna Brazile Copy Share Image
It's not a weapon, [governments] don't kill, they don't conduct massacres, although massacres have been committed and many people were killed, but… — Elie Wiesel Copy Share Image
“Government is about principles. And the principle is, never act on principle.’ ‘Politicians must be allowed to panic. They need activity. It… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
History has tried hard to teach us that we can't have good government under politicians. Now, to go and stick one at… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Despite Labour's achievements in government, we were too often seen as champions for global capital markets, which worked for bankers but did… — Chuka Umunna Copy Share Image
They say not everyone can be MGR. I agree. MGR is a revolutionary. Not in a 1,000 years can there be another… — Rajinikanth Copy Share Image
The U.S. should take notes: Government overspending and a campaign of alienating investors and small business isn't really the best way to… — Oliver DeMille Copy Share Image
We imagined that the mildness of our government and the wishes of the people were so correspondent that we were not as… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
“I wonder how many such men in America would know that Communism, the New Deal, Fascism, Nazism, are merely so-many trade-names for… — Albert Jay Nock Copy Share Image
In our day, a vast majority of people is dependent either on an employer or the government-or both. One way to rate… — Oliver DeMille Copy Share Image
First of all, it's important to note that the federal government doesn't have the authority to take anybody off of any voter… — Kris Kobach Copy Share Image
There have been two periods in my lifetime when the excitement of government and of public issues drew to Washington many of… — Katharine Graham Copy Share Image
I think the federal government really should be supporting Louisiana and ensuring that every person from that area has an opportunity to… — Stephanie Tubbs Jones Copy Share Image
I mean, everyone agrees with stress tests for banks. I mean that's clear. But banks should do that on their own. And… — Arthur Laffer Copy Share Image
After all, if there is no class stratification in a society, it follows that there is no state, because the state arose… — Walter Rodney Copy Share Image
Everything is connected, so you can't just live in a Trumpian world and be an isolationist when you're managing government by congressional… — Mike Quigley Copy Share Image
Initiative and referendum make government more responsive to its citizens, neutralize the power of the special interests and stimulate public involvement in… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Reagan thought that school prayer was important because it was crucial to begin each day reminding students that their inalienable rights came… — Paul Kengor Copy Share Image
The majority must be persuaded by ideology that their government is good, wise and, at least, inevitable, and certainly better than other… — Murray Rothbard Copy Share Image
In our system of government, the judicial and legislative branches have different roles. Judges are not politicians. Judges must decide cases, not… — Orrin Hatch Copy Share Image
Economically, long-term joblessness means fewer dollars for consumption. For deficit control, it means fewer taxpayers contributing to government revenues and tens of… — Nina Easton Copy Share Image