Citizens Quote by Anonymous

There are only two questions about government. How much do you want? How much can you stand?

— James Cook

To speak practically and as a citizen, unlike those who call themselves no-government men, I ask for, not at once no government, but at…

— Henry David Thoreau

Every man, every woman who has to take up the service of government, must ask themselves two questions: 'Do I love my people in…

— Pope Francis

Every citizen has to figure out what kind of government he or she wants.

— Stephen Breyer

I ask for, not at once no government, but at once a better government

— Henry David Thoreau

The first role of government is to help people who are in crisis or need. That's why we have government.

— John McCain

What we should be asking is not whether we need a big government or small government, but how we can create a smarter and…

— Barack Obama

The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.

— Frances Perkins

What do you think, what people want from their governments? Simple. A better life for themselves and for their children. Government that is fair,…

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

I try not to make political arguments personal. It doesn't help and it switches a lot of people off. The real questions: Will we…

— Tony Benn

The answer to one is the answer to all. Government by 'the people' is expedient or it is not. If it is expedient, then…

— Carrie Chapman Catt

The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.

— Jane Byrne