Democratic Quotes

1368 Democratic quotes by 898 unique authors

Generally speaking, the less privileged groups in democratic society, as they become aware of their interests and their political power, will be found to press… — Gunnar Myrdal
The conviction of tragedy that rises out of his [John Dos Passos's] work is the steady protest of a sensitive democratic conscience against the tyranny… — Alfred Kazin
Insofar as it represents a genuine reconciliation of differences, a consensus is a fine thing; insofar as it represents a concealment of differences, it is… — J. William Fulbright
When public men indulge themselves in abuse, when they deny others a fair trial, when they resort to innuendo and insinuation, to libel, scandal, and… — J. William Fulbright
The main division in the world is between democratic and undemocratic countries. — Michael Mandelbaum
World War II was fought for the abolition of racial exclusiveness, equality of nations and the integrity of their territories, liberation of enslaved nations and… — Joseph Stalin
Taiwan is democratic. — Annette Lu
In 2005, I founded the Democratic Pacific Union, an international organization of 28 democratic countries to promote democracy, peace and prosperity in the Pacific region. — Annette Lu
I've always been completely autocratic. I've never learned to be diplomatic or democratic. — Alan Parker
I think my message goes out to the entire spectrum of political parties. I'm supported by the Tea Party, the Conservative Party and the Republican… — Carl Paladino
At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and… — Lucy Powell
I think that people have to have to have a sense of what ideas are one the progressive side, the Democratic side in order ultimately… — John Podesta
Each and every day, Israel remains on the frontline along with the United States in the War on Terror and is nothing but an unabashed… — Reince Priebus
There has never been a campaign where there hasn't been sniping from the outside and second-guessing. I hear the same sometimes from the Democratic side… — Rob Portman
Sen. Robert Menendez's Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 would try to nullify every single state and local law that fights illegal immigration. Congressman Luis… — Russell Pearce
There are moderates in Israel. There are moderates in Iran, there are moderates in the Republican Party, moderates in the Democratic Party. What we need… — Feisal Abdul Rauf
Venezuelans have a deep democratic conviction. If the government hotheads ventured out to stir violence they would encounter the armed forces. I don't believe the… — Henrique Capriles Radonski
Botswana is actually very peaceful. It's democratic. It never was in debt. They've been fortunate, they've had diamonds. — Alexander McCall Smith
Our country, like every modern state, needs profound democratic reforms. It needs political and ideological pluralism, a mixed economy and protection of human rights and… — Andrei Sakharov
Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections. — Brent Scowcroft
No candidate dares to look for a new campaign model that could really enhance the democratic process. Instead we are left with the current one… — Greta Van Susteren
To make it hard, to make it difficult almost impossible for people to cast a vote is not in keeping with the democratic process. — John Lewis
Given the slow pace of Washington's bureaucracy, policymakers are often busy solving yesterday's problems. This rearview mirror approach afflicts Mr. Obama and his Democratic allies… — Fred Upton
I brag on the Democratic Party. We're libertarian on social issues, it's live and let live. Fiscally, we're conservative and responsible, and were environmentally conscious. — Mark Udall
This leads to a question - if a great many people are for a certain project, is it necessarily right? If the vast majority is… — Frances Perkins

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