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In all my 26 years in Parliament, we had referred to Mr. Ong Teng Cheong as the first Elected President. — Tan Cheng Bock Copy Share Image
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At the time, Jean-Claude [Juncker] was already an important man in Brussels. I was a young representative in the European Parliament. We… — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
Fortune may have yet a better success in reserve for you and they who lose today may win tomorrow. — Miguel de Cervantes Copy Share Image
To praise princes for virtues they do not possess is to insult them without fear of consequences. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the… — Abbe Pierre Copy Share Image
The great theme of modern British history is the fate of freedom. The 18th century inherits, after the Civil War, this very… — Simon Schama Copy Share Image
In 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which, as any American high school student can tell you, was an act that apparently… — Dave Barry Copy Share Image
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We are in a democracy, and I think for all issues, whatever matters that the opposition may have apprehension on, there is… — Pallam Raju Copy Share Image
I am a model of positivity compared to the kinds of vitriol, the kinds of destructive criticisms that Labor members of parliament… — Tony Abbott Copy Share Image
When I'm in office I always keep Members of Parliament talking. If they stopped they might start thinking. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
It's not just a question of numbers. There will be more women (in parliament) who are conscious of women's rights ... There… — Hanan Ashrawi Copy Share Image
as I became Speaker in 1986, I made a point of setting up a public information office to respond to requests and… — John Allen Fraser Copy Share Image
Obviously we don't have 300 million people. We haven't got a big army. We don't have Hollywood. We're a medium small-sized country.… — John Ralston Saul Copy Share Image
How can I be expected to believe that this same racial discrimination which has been the cause of so much injustice and… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
You may twist the word freedom as long as you please, but at last it comes to quiet enjoyment of your own… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Prime ministers require the hide of a rhinoceros, the morals of St. Francis, the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, the… — Lester B. Pearson Copy Share Image
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I was very glad that Mr. Attlee described my speeches in the war as expressing the will not only of Parliament but… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
A single assembly is apt to grow ambitious, and after a time will not hesitate to vote itself perpetual. This was one… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Media populism means appealing to people directly through media. A politician who can master the media can shape political affairs outside of… — Umberto Eco Copy Share Image
Just as radical heirs apparent are said to lay aside all inconvenient revolutionary opinions when they come to the throne, it was… — Millicent Fawcett Copy Share Image