Democracy Quote by Damian Green Download Open image “In a democracy, opposition politicians have a duty to hold the Government to account.” — Damian Green ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Duty Government Politicians Politics Responsibility
If the opposition wants power they must participate in democratic elections and win the vote of the people. — Jovenel Moise Copy Share Image
For in a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, "hold office"; every one of us is in a position of responsibility;… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
It is important that politicians defend their ability to act without fear or favour, and it is in the public interest that they hold… — Jeremy Corbyn Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
There is one rule for politicians all over the world: Don't say in Power what you say in opposition; if you do, you only… — John Galsworthy Copy Share Image
In democracies, we aren't always governed by the people or the parties that we voted for. But when officials are elected, we must respect… — Reid Hoffman Copy Share Image
Government and opposition both have important roles to play. While giving expression to their political ideas, both must move forward in tandem to ensure… — Ram Nath Kovind Copy Share Image
Oppositions are not there to get legislation through. Oppositions are there to hold the government to account — Tony Abbott Copy Share Image
Our democracy only works when the official opposition does its job of opposing the government of the day and offers a clear alternative vision… — Gina Miller Copy Share Image
A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
Few political debates have been as divisive as the European one. I fought as hard as I could on the Remain side, but I… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
If we don't like modern Britain, then it is very unlikely that modern Britain will like us. — Damian Green Copy Share Image
If we dismiss childcare or work-life balance as soft, or Labour issues, then we dismiss the main concerns of millions of people, especially women.… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
We have to consider who is going to be the best prime minister to take on a "one nation" agenda. — Damian Green Copy Share Image
Without the U.K. contribution to policing and anti-terrorism, the whole of Europe would be less safe. — Damian Green Copy Share Image
There are certain practices that may be historically acceptable to some people but that have no place in our culture. — Damian Green Copy Share Image
The Conservatives must never give the impression we exclude any group of British citizens. — Damian Green Copy Share Image
Neither Left nor Right has a monopoly of virtue when it comes to smearing opponents. — Damian Green Copy Share Image
Abolishing university tuition fees and getting rid of unnecessary speed cameras are ideas that can be grasped instantly, and grab the attention of those… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
Having ground my teeth at educational theorists who say Shakespeare is irrelevant to inner-city children, I was overjoyed to be there when a class… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
The generosity of spirit that is usually shown by advanced democracies disappears when the public feel two things: that their government is not in… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
From online local care portals to greater use of personal budgets we need wholesale change if we are to move the social care system… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Philosopher is a dictator who modifies accepted standards with his thoughts. — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
If the members of parliament no longer consider themselves mandatories of the taxpayers but deputies of those receiving salaries, wages, subsidies, doles, and other… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
For not only every democracy, but certainly every republic, bears within itself the seeds of its own destruction. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
America is a democracy and has no Hitler, but I am afraid for her future; there are hard times ahead for the American people,… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
There is plenty of time for Republicans to have a Macaca moment. But right now, as of October 17, 2014, the Republican Senate candidates… — Matthew Continetti Copy Share Image
Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you believe in democracy, why shouldn't you know what the government is doing? — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Failure to find a way to incorporate political Islam in democracy, however uncomfortable its ideology is for secular liberals, will mean we have given… — Crispin Blunt Copy Share Image
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