Democracy Quote by Jean-Claude Juncker Download Open image “Europe is a democracy and differences of opinion are part of it.” — Jean-Claude Juncker ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Differences Differences of opinion Europe Opinion
Democracy suits Europeans today partly because it is associated with the triumph of capitalism and partly because it involves less commitment or intrusion into… — Mark Mazower Copy Share Image
Europeans believe in democracy - or, at least, in republican government - but they have considered the alternatives, and continue to do so, and… — William Pfaff Copy Share Image
Europe tends to favor stability over democracy, America democracy over stability. — Daniel Hannan Copy Share Image
Well, that's the way democracy works. We have to build this Europe with the material we have at our disposal. And this material is… — Timothy Garton Ash Copy Share Image
All electoral laws in Europe are more democratic than they are in the United States. — Peter Camejo Copy Share Image
In the EU you have half a billion people who share a common belief in democracy, in rights, in the kind of economic life… — Catherine Ashton Copy Share Image
I'm not prepared to have someone tell me there is only one view of what Europe is. Europe isn't owned by any of them,… — Tony Blair Copy Share Image
"Democracy" means nothing else other than, "rule of the people", in Greek. There is nothing democratic about the political concepts of the United States… — Andre Vltchek Copy Share Image
Differences of opinion are healthy and they're a part of what makes our democracy great. We grow by understanding each other's differences. — Gabrielle Carteris Copy Share Image
When I saw how the European Union was developing, it was very obvious what they had in mind was not democratic. In Britain, you… — Tony Benn Copy Share Image
The European Union cannot be compared to the United States. America is a nation, but Europe is not. Europe is a continent of many… — Geert Wilders Copy Share Image
I don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
Germany will continue to play a central - perhaps even a more important - role in the European Union. I think that we will… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I am for it - not to make a threat, but to make clear that decisions that have been made are applicable law, even… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
With their charm and legendary sense of humor, the British directly or indirectly paved the way for a large number of European compromises. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I said in my inaugural address that I am not the Council's secretary, nor am I the Parliament's lackey. That can sometimes lead to… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I have a plan. It entails leading to a fair deal and relationship with the British. We will be reasonable, but we will also… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I am in favor of the European institutions being led for the next two-and-a-half years as they have been thus far. We need stability. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I was never presented with the details as far as the collective bargaining system is Greece. I am in favor of a normal system… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
God understands more about the financial markets than many who write about them. — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
The outcome of the referendum does not affect those of my officials who have British nationality, since they work for Europe and not for… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I assumed office to bring the EU to a point from which there is no going back. Instead, I am having to unwind the… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
I notice with a certain sense of regret that far too many Europeans are returning to a regional and national mindset. — Jean-Claude Juncker 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