Contrary Quote by Jens Stoltenberg

But I do think its necessary to have debates.

— Geraldine Ferraro

If we're going to have debates, let's have real debates.

— Jim Lehrer

Debates are great for voters. The more the better.

— Tom Suozzi

Controversial issues are always more interesting but I don't create material about a subject I have opinion on just because it's controversial. The most…

— Doug Stanhope

I think debate is good. Everyone has an opinion, and it's definitely healthy to voice those.

— Charli XCX

I think it is very difficult today to have a reasoned public discourse on any controversial subject. Certainly, election years present a complicating factor.

— John Poindexter

Sometimes you need to have opinions on things and talk about them and open up debate.

— Zara McDermott

The purpose of debates is to explore issues, not end them.

— David Gemmell

Debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidates. It's pretty hard to be able to sit and lay out…

— Rick Perry

If we don't have a responsive democracy, all the debates about charter schools, and fracking, and high-stakes testing, and the militarization of police forces…

— Zephyr Teachout

I don't like debates anyway. I have never debated anyone, I think they're a very masculine form - like an intellectual prizefight. They let…

— Gloria Steinem

We are not supposed to have an opinion. If we have an opinion, it has to be controversial – that is how we are…

— Shahrukh Khan