Legislative Quotes

197 quotes by 142 authors

The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority… — Samuel Adams
Being 'at the mercy of legislative majorities' is merely another way of describing the basic American plan: representative democracy. — Robert Bork
Intervention for the prevention and control of osteoporosis should comprise a combination of legislative action, educational measures, health service activities, media coverage, and individual counselling… — Gro Harlem Brundtland
I learned some valuable lessons about the legislative process, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the wisdom of taking small steps to get a big… — Hillary Clinton
It equally proves, that though individual oppression may now and then proceed from the courts of justice, the general liberty of the people can never… — Alexander Hamilton
The idea of restraining the legislative authority, in the means of providing for the national defense, is one of those refinements which owe their origin… — Alexander Hamilton
Governments decide they know best and they're going to tell you what to do. The trouble is that education doesn't go on in the committee… — Ken Robinson
I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride - humility in the weight of those great American architects of… — Douglas MacArthur
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his… — Thomas Jefferson
Ministers of the Gospel are excluded [from serving as Visitors of the county Elementary Schools] to avoid jealousy from the other sects, were the public… — Thomas Jefferson
Ethical metaphysics is fundamentally an attempt, however disguised, to give legislative force to our own wishes. — Bertrand Russell
Every coercive monopoly was created by government intervention into the economy: by special privileges, such as franchises or subsidies, which closed the entry of competitors… — Ayn Rand
Let reverence for the laws, be breathed by every American mother, to the lisping babe, that prattles on her lap - let it be taught… — Abraham Lincoln
He has waged cruel war against human nature itself, violating it's most sacred rights of life and liberty in the persons of a distant people… — Thomas Jefferson
It degrades from the equal rank of Citizens all those whose opinions in Religion do not bend to those of the Legislative authority. Distant as… — James Madison
I say further that for this great legislative body to ignore the Constitution and the fundamental concepts of our governmental system is to act in… — Barry Goldwater
The legislative powers of government reach actions only and not opinions. — Thomas Jefferson
We're going to hammer guns on the anvil of relentless legislative strategy! We're going to beat guns into submission! — Charles Schumer
With regard to the learned professions, little need be observed; they truly form no distinct interest in society . . . [discussing the landed, merchant,… — Alexander Hamilton
The sober people of America are weary of the fluctuating policy which has directed the public councils. They have seen with regret and indignation that… — James Madison

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