I think when people talk about civil liberties, they sometimes forget that action taken to protect the citizen against physical violence and… — John Howard Copy Share Image
The state exists to serve and protect every citizen, regardless of colour, creed, race or religion - and the welfare state should… — Mehdi Hasan Copy Share Image
It is not the responsibility of the government or the legal system to protect a citizen from himself. — Casey Percell Copy Share Image
That the sole object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The police cannot protect the citizen at this stage of our development, and they cannot even protect themselves in many cases. It… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
The first duty of government is to protect the citizen from assault. Unless it does this, all the civil rights and civil… — Richard Viguerie Copy Share Image
