Compromise Quote by Gerald R. Ford Download Open image “Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.” — Gerald R. Ford ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Compromise Government Great presidents Inspirational presidential Negotiation Oil Politics President Us president
I believe in friendly compromise. I said over in the Senate hearings that truth is the glue that holds government together. Compromise is the… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
I believe that in fact it would be economically reasonable and logical to reach a compromise [on oil production], I am sure that everybody… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I don't believe in compromise, I believe there is a goal we are trying to reach. — Zana Briski Copy Share Image
Compromise is what it's got to be all about when you're governing, because no one is ever going to have a big enough majority… — Jonathan Rauch Copy Share Image
A compromise is but an act of Congress. It may be overruled at any time. It gives us no security. But the Constitution is… — John C. Calhoun Copy Share Image
In a country as large and diverse as America, compromise is how we get things done. It isn't always pretty, but we have to… — Mark Udall Copy Share Image
'Compromise' isn't supposed to be a dirty word. It is, in fact, how representative democracy works. — Joe Kennedy III Copy Share Image
If you start with a compromise, you live with a compromise for a long time. — Rajeev Suri Copy Share Image
I don't like compromise. In politics, you have to always choose a compromise, and sometimes, that, I don't like. — Alessandra Mussolini Copy Share Image
My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men.… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
One of the enduring truths of the nation's capital is that bureaucrats survive. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
The old question still remains: Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion? — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
In the firm belief that the American public deserves a better explanation than that thus far given by the Air Force, I strongly recommend… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
The Federal role in overcoming barriers to needed health care should emphasize health care financing programs-such as Medicare and Medicaid. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
America now is stumbling through the darkness of hatred and divisiveness. Our values, our principles, and our determination to succeed as a free and… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
The political lesson of Watergate is this: Never again must America allow an arrogant, elite guard of political adolescents to by-pass the regular party… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
I had a life-long ambition to be a professional baseball player, but nobody would sign me. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
Let America symbolize humanity's struggle to conquer nature and master technology. The time has now come for our Government to facilitate the individual's control… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
Leaders need to compromise, negotiate with members of both parties and ideologies, and reform health care the right way - by developing a strong… — Charles Boustany Copy Share Image
A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece. — Ludwig Erhard Copy Share Image
Real love is not based upon romance,candle light,dinner and walk along beach.Infact,It's based on care,compromise,respect and trust.. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You know what the Englishman's idea of compromise is? He says, Some people say there is a God. Some people say there is no… — William Butler Yeats Copy Share Image
But if you get chronically, psychosocially stressed, you're going to compromise your health. So, essentially, we've evolved to be smart enough to make ourselves… — Robert M. Sapolsky Copy Share Image
No relationship is perfect, ever. There are always some ways you have to bend, to compromise, to give something up in order to gain… — Sarah Dessen Copy Share Image
“And what would you like, Sharie?" asked Miss Mush. "What do you have?" asked Sharie. "Potato salad". "What else is there?" asked Sharie. "Nothing"… — Louis Sachar Copy Share Image
A lasting relationship consists of the 3 C's: Commitment. Communication. Compromise. — Nishan Panwar Copy Share Image
As a politician - particularly as a politician in a coalition - you quickly realise that compromise is a part of the game. But… — Edward Davey Copy Share Image
“The fact that I can get away with something is the very reason why I shouldn’t do it.” — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
There could be some compromise, but I think we have to stick to the provisions of the treaty, and the provisions of the treaty… — Jacques Santer Copy Share Image
