Democracy Quote by Frans Timmermans

China is on a march toward rule of law and democracy.

— Chen Guangcheng

The rule of law, democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of expression - we cannot take them for granted. They do not exist willy-nilly across…

— Daniel Lubetzky

“Every other basic right, such as the Formation of Government and the Right to Freedom of Organization, are simply practical extensions of the Right…

— Stieg Larsson

If we don't have access to facts, we can't trust each other. Without trust, there's no law. Without law, there's no democracy.

— Timothy D. Snyder

Persuade your fellow citizens it's a good idea and pass a law. That's what democracy is all about. It's not about nine superannuated judges…

— Antonin Scalia

The European Union should come up with a solid plan to help especially Poland and Slovakia make this transition away from coal.

— Frans Timmermans

Being part of the E.U. in Poland means that for the first time in a millennium, nobody disputes Poland's borders, and it brought a…

— Frans Timmermans

It is a duty for any government to uphold the rule of law, and this sometimes requires the proportionate use of force.

— Frans Timmermans

In a free Europe... the system of power lies on three pillars. These are democracy, rule of law, and human rights. It's impossible to…

— Frans Timmermans

Respect for the rule of law is not optional; it's fundamental.

— Frans Timmermans

Unfortunately, the true force which propels our endless political disputes, our constant struggles for political advantage, is often not our burning concern for democracy,…

— Olusegun Obasanjo

Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions.…

— Atifete Jahjaga