I never thought about becoming a politician. But during the military dictatorship, my grandfather was put in prison six times and my… — George Papandreou Copy Share Image
politicians ... turn patriotism into shopkeeping and their own interest - men who care far more for who governs us than for… — Amelia Barr Copy Share Image
In a government like ours, the Crown is the abiding and unshakable element in government; politicians may come and go, but the… — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
I'm a singer, not a politician, and I think you don't want the two to get confused. It's not OK to be… — Bono Copy Share Image
Most of them [American politicians] are men of undoubted charm, ability, and incredible energy, and yet too often they lack purpose or… — Edward R. Murrow Copy Share Image
During the 2008 campaign, I strongly endorsed Barack Obama for president. I did so early, when many Democratic leaders - including many… — Douglas Wilder Copy Share Image
Politics can be very mean and dirty. The things politicians say about each other, and what activists say, I had a brief… — Matt Hasselbeck Copy Share Image
...nuclear threats and nuclear weapons are the last argument of weak, stressed and irresponsible politicians. People must act very quicky to stop… — Alla Yaroshinskaya Copy Share Image
But a good patriot, and a true politician, always considers how he shall make the most of the existing materials of his… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
People who are slavish to a fantasy ideology become very lonely in the world. It's very alienating and sometimes reality is very… — Mark Ruffalo Copy Share Image
The only politician anybody ever believed was Kennedy, anyway. Kennedy, Martin Luther King - civil rights always turns out in bloody war.… — Shane MacGowan Copy Share Image
Because Donald Trump wasn't a politician, he seemed unburdened by party messaging, 'political correctness' or talking points. He appeared unwedded to any… — Alisyn Camerota Copy Share Image
Human beings are many-layered creatures, and do not succumb to the hegemony of others as easily as historians and politicians sometimes imply.… — Linda Colley Copy Share Image
“I walk everywhere wearing orange pants, an orange vest, and a yellow bicycle helmet with a bumper supporting a political candidate I… — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
With all that IMF money, the Thailand's and Mexico's are spared the consequences of their fiscal incompetence, and Wall Street's heavy hitters… — Pat Buchanan Copy Share Image
The politicians of New York as not so fastidious as some gentlemen are, as to disclosing the principles on which they act.… — William L. Marcy Copy Share Image
I'd read a lot of thrillers about politicians and presidents, but never one where you flip the stereotypes and make good people… — David Baldacci Copy Share Image
Politicians have to make unpopular decisions. Schwarzenegger is going to understand the nature of his job. I wish him good luck, he's… — Clint Eastwood Copy Share Image
Turkey in general became too involved with what is happening in Egypt and in Syria. Some politicians with neo-Ottoman dreams developed this… — Elif Safak Copy Share Image
Every politician - FDR, Lyndon Johnson, Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama - they're all conservative by nature. They are part of the big… — Bill Ayers Copy Share Image
We should be long past applauding politicians of any hue: they got us into this mess. The best deserve a probationary opportunity… — Gerald Warner Copy Share Image
Voters tell politicians what they want through the ballot box. Constantly second-guessing them by speculating whether the parties should gang up on… — Nick Clegg Copy Share Image
Trying to keep a society together, trying to keep the older and the younger people together, trying to keep those who live… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
“Parents, preachers, and politicians think rock music is the source of young people's despair. They don't understand it's just a reflection. They… — Jeri Smith-Ready Copy Share Image
The commercial broadcasters have tremendous influence in Washington, D.C., for a couple of reasons. First, they're extremely rich and they have lots… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Americans tend not to be too enthusiastic about having their taxes raised again…But if the American people aren't going to accept it,… — Judy Woodruff Copy Share Image
[Ted Cruz] is changed his mind, decided it's in his best interest to be for [Donald] Trump, which what that says to… — Josh Barro Copy Share Image
Every politician, every member of the clerical profession, ought to incur the reasonable suspicion of being an interested supporter of false doctrines,… — Thomas Cooper Copy Share Image
It was my mistake in the first days of the electoral campaign. I understand the mistake. I don't accept that people who… — Matteo Renzi Copy Share Image
If Americans want prosperity, we need a grand reawakening to the incontrovertible fact that its source is entrepreneurs unfettered by meddling politicians. — Star Parker Copy Share Image
Slapping a catchy acronym like the JOBS Act on a piece of legislation makes it more difficult for politicians to oppose it… — Steven Rattner Copy Share Image
I am still a socialist. I am a left-of-center politician. I believe that in Africa, if you see the poverty around us,… — John Dramani Mahama Copy Share Image
I don't trust politicians. I think that by the time they've made it, with the concessions they've had to make in that… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I've entered politics the moment I marked my finger with the electoral voting mark. So I've entered politics, but I am not… — Kamal Haasan Copy Share Image
I believe that almost all politicians are honest. For every bribed alderman there are hundreds of politicians, low paid or not paid… — Robert A. Heinlein Copy Share Image
Government has no wealth, and when a politician promises to give you something for nothing, he must first confiscate that wealth from… — John Wayne Copy Share Image
A newly elected representative quickly discovers that his job in government-aside from making new laws-is to act as a broker, middleman, special… — William Greider Copy Share Image
I want to have fun. Life ain't no dress rehearsal. I want to have fun. I'm a comedian; I ain't no politician.… — Bernie Mac Copy Share Image
For me, comedy should have a certain amount of joy in it. It should be about attacking the powerful - the politicians,… — Craig Ferguson Copy Share Image
Democracy means far more than the right to vote every five years. It means the right to participate in every aspect of… — Michael Manley Copy Share Image
![“Most of them [American politicians] are men of undoubted charm, ability, and incredible energy, and yet too often they lack purpose or appetite for anything beyond their own careers. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.” quote by Edward R. Murrow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2e/edward-r-murrow-7369_ability_most-of-them-american-politicians-are-me_899911.jpg)
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