Account Quote by Barton Gellman

It is our duty to watch over the actions and activities of this government and to insist that, in words as well as in…

— Diane Watson

The most basic duty of government is to defend the lives of its own citizens. Any government that fails to do so is a…

— Donald Trump

Our mission is simple, but profound - to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. That mission hasn't changed, and it won't change,…

— Christopher A. Wray

After 9/11, many of the most important news outlets in America abdicated their role as a check to power - the journalistic responsibility to…

— Edward Snowden

Government is the greatest combination for forces known to human society. It can command more men and raise more money than any and all…

— David Dudley Field II

Government can contribute to a shared sense of purpose on the part of the citizenry; that's its highest and best application.

— William Weld

The primary function of the government is - and here I am quoting directly from the U.S. Constitution - to spew out paper.

— Dave Barry

Mere administration can no longer be enough. Throughout the world, let us be permanently in a state of mission.

— Pope Francis

I believe the role of government is to stand side by side with our citizens to help them realize their dreams, not tell citizens…

— George W. Bush

The public needs to know that any Government has a sense of purpose.

— Damian Green

We govern what the public think about.

— Edward Bernays

Our government is a gift from God, who calls us to be good stewards of it.

— John Shimkus