Democracy Quote by William H. McRaven Download Open image “There is nothing more important to a democracy than an active and engaged press.” — William H. McRaven ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Important More Nothing
Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy. — Walter Cronkite Copy Share Image
The back and forth between the press and government is essential to any good democracy. — Justin Trudeau Copy Share Image
A free press is the cornerstone of democracy; there is no question about that. — Hugh Grant Copy Share Image
There is no more important struggle for American democracy than ensuring a diverse, independent and free media. Free Press is at the heart of… — Bill Moyers Copy Share Image
One of my beliefs very strongly is that any democracy depends on a free, healthy press. — Steve Jobs Copy Share Image
A louder government with less journalism does not enrich our democratic process. — Ari Melber Copy Share Image
I believe that one of the most important institutions in a democratic society is a free press. — Jeremy Scahill Copy Share Image
Talk of democracy has little content when big business rules the life of the country through its control of the means of production, exchange,… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
The media has not done a great job in fulfilling their role - journalism's role in a democracy is to provide information on profoundly… — Jonathan Demme Copy Share Image
I tell you, in my opinion, the cornerstone of democracy is free press - that's the cornerstone. — Milos Forman Copy Share Image
“By 2003, I found myself in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now that I was a one-star admiral leading troops in a war zone,… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
As ISIS begins to gain momentum beyond where they already are, it really does create - but you see the surge of refugees and… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“The common people and the great men and women are all defined by how they deal with life’s unfairness: Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, Stephen… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
Following is one of the most underrated aspects of leadership.... I have seen many a good [military unit] underachieve, because someone...thought the commander was… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“After the war, Manor returned to New York University and finished his degree in 1947. Later that year he became an instructor at the… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
Petraeus is the finest general I have ever worked for; Holly Petraeus is a great American hero. — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
Nighttime frequently increases alertness, and each mission should consider the ramifications of a night assault. Several of the most successful special operations were conducted… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“for every failure, for every mistake, there were hundreds of successes: hostages rescued, suicide bombers stopped, pirates captured, terrorists killed, and countless lives saved.… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“In life you will face a lot of Circuses. You will pay for your failures. But, if you persevere, if you let those failures… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It… — William H. McRaven 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
