Boundaries Quote by Rebecca M. Blank

The purpose of government is to reign in the rights of the people.

— Bill Clinton

A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.

— Brad Henry

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

— Arlen Specter

The purpose of government is for those who run it to plunder those who do not.

— Thomas DiLorenzo

I believe the role of government is to stand side by side with our citizens to help them realize their dreams, not tell citizens…

— George W. Bush

Government has a rightful role, but not an excessive role, to play.

— Jeff Fortenberry

The first role of government is to help people who are in crisis or need. That's why we have government.

— John McCain

I have always felt that the real purpose of government is to enhance the lives of people and that a leader can best do…

— Gerald R. Ford

If the Government gets into business on any large scale, we soon find that the beneficiaries attempt to play a large part in the…

— Calvin Coolidge

I believe one of the main roles of Government is to keep our economy free and fair.

— Liz Truss

If government is to serve any purpose it is to do for others what they are unable to do for themselves.

— Lyndon B. Johnson

The primary role of government is to provide for the safety and security of their populations.

— Pete Hoekstra