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Democracy Quotes

Creative accounting is an absolute curse to a civilization. One could argue that double-entry bookkeeping was one of history’s great advances. Using accounting for fraud and folly is a disgrace. In a democracy, it often takes a scandal to trigger reform. Enron was the most obvious example of a business culture gone wrong in a long, long time Picture Quote #1

Dishonesty in government is the business of every citizen. It is not enough to do your own job. There’s no particular virtue in that. Democracy isn’t a gift. It’s a responsibility Picture Quote #1

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people Picture Quote #1

Support for peaceful reform by the people themselves is the right way to promote democracy, not the use of force Picture Quote #1

The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It’s an honor and a privilege. I was called and I’ve got to be here Picture Quote #1

The role of campaign contributions in our political system and the role of lobbyists have now reached levels that are quite unhealthy for the operations of our democracy. But the antidote, as in past eras of lobbyist excess, is for more involvement by citizens to build pressure on members of the House and Senate to serve the public interest Picture Quote #1

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There are two reforms that we need to restore our democracy. The first is campaign finance. We need to get the corporate money out of the election process. And second, we need to resolve the dysfunction in the environment. Looters are running agencies that are supposed to be protecting us from pollution Picture Quote #1

Corruption is a cancer: a cancer that eats away at a citizen’s faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity; already-tight national budgets, crowding out important national investments. It wastes the talent of entire generations. It scares away investments and jobs Picture Quote #1

Here’s what I don’t think works: An economic system that was founded in the 16th century and another that was founded in the 19th century. I’m tired of this discussion of capitalism and socialism; we live in the 21st century; we need an economic system that has democracy as its underpinnings and an ethical code Picture Quote #1

We seek in Central America not peace alone, not peace to be followed someday by political progress, but peace and democracy, together, indivisible, an end to the shedding of human blood, which is inseparable from an end to the suppression of human rights Picture Quote #1

And we are grateful to the American young men and women who are risking their lives to give the Iraqi people this chance, this dream of democracy in Iraq now Picture Quote #1

Now the first step has to be taken, the step towards democracy. This step is full of risks, and requires trust on all sides. We don’t know where it will lead. But if we just stand still, we will have no chance of escaping the violence Picture Quote #1

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There is no great force for change, for peace, for justice and democracy, for inclusive economic growth than a world of empowered women Picture Quote #1

Meaningful student involvement is the process of engaging students as partners in every facet of school change for the purpose strengthening their commitment to education, community and democracy Picture Quote #1

The government may change faces from time to time, but it’s not like we fight wars for democracy - we fight wars for capitalism and for oil Picture Quote #1

There can be no democracy without truth. There can be no truth without controversy, there can be no change without freedom. Without freedom there can be no progress Picture Quote #1

The unending chase for money, I believe, threatens to steal our democracy itself. I’ve used the word ‘corrupting,’ and I want to be very clear about it: I mean by it not the corruption of individuals, but a corruption of a system itself that all of us are forced to participate in against our will Picture Quote #1

Will I criticize Hillary Clinton on her position of TPP, or the lack of position? Will I criticize her on her views of Wall Street? Will I criticize her on foreign policy? That’s what democracy is about, but taking cheap shots at people, making it personal, I don’t think that’s what politics should be about Picture Quote #1

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The media is absolutely essential to the functioning of a democracy. It’s not our job to cozy up to power. We’re supposed to be the check and balance on government Picture Quote #1

Chinese no longer crave so much for food and accommodation, but they do crave democracy. I stand by that. I don’t know which model China will follow Picture Quote #1

We live in a democracy, and people are free to sometimes choose the wrong leader Picture Quote #1

Ultimately, the court is heading to a doctrine of ‘separation of campaign and state.’ This doctrine, like separation of church and state or separation of military and civilian authority, is not explicit in the Constitution but flows naturally from its structure and commitment to freedom and democracy Picture Quote #1

Campaign may invite a certain skepticism about democracy, but it will surely restore your faith in cinema verite Picture Quote #1

Democracy cannot be a plaything for the capital cities. It has to infiltrate every nook and cranny in the country, including the village Picture Quote #1

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The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence Picture Quote #1

Citizens United didn’t work. Hey, Koch brothers, Karl Rove, Shellgame Adelson: Democracy trumps money sometimes Picture Quote #1

As citizens of the United States, we are stewards of this magnificent thing called democracy Picture Quote #1

I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space Picture Quote #1

How do we preserve our civil rights, our traditions as a liberal democracy, in a time when government power is expanding and is more and more difficult to check? Picture Quote #1

There is one solution to all of our problems: Teaching our kids clarity of thought and political representation in democracy. That’s it Picture Quote #1

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Creative accounting is an absolute curse to a civilization. One could argue that double-entry bookkeeping was one of history’s great advances. Using accounting for fraud and folly is a disgrace. In a democracy, it often takes a scandal to trigger reform. Enron was the most obvious example of a business culture gone wrong in a long, long time. (Democracy Quotes) Dishonesty in government is the business of every citizen. It is not enough to do your own job. There’s no particular virtue in that. Democracy isn’t a gift. It’s a responsibility. (Democracy Quotes) Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people (Democracy Quotes) Support for peaceful reform by the people themselves is the right way to promote democracy, not the use of force. (Democracy Quotes) The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It’s an honor and a privilege. I was called and I’ve got to be here. (Democracy Quotes) The role of campaign contributions in our political system and the role of lobbyists have now reached levels that are quite unhealthy for the operations of our democracy. But the antidote, as in past eras of lobbyist excess, is for more involvement by citizens to build pressure on members of the House and Senate to serve the public interest. (Democracy Quotes) There are two reforms that we need to restore our democracy. The first is campaign finance. We need to get the corporate money out of the election process. And second, we need to resolve the dysfunction in the environment. Looters are running agencies that are supposed to be protecting us from pollution. (Democracy Quotes) Corruption is a cancer: a cancer that eats away at a citizen’s faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity; already-tight national budgets, crowding out important national investments. It wastes the talent of entire generations. It scares away investments and jobs. (Democracy Quotes) Here’s what I don’t think works: An economic system that was founded in the 16th century and another that was founded in the 19th century. I’m tired of this discussion of capitalism and socialism; we live in the 21st century; we need an economic system that has democracy as its underpinnings and an ethical code. (Democracy Quotes) We seek in Central America not peace alone, not peace to be followed someday by political progress, but peace and democracy, together, indivisible, an end to the shedding of human blood, which is inseparable from an end to the suppression of human rights. (Democracy Quotes) And we are grateful to the American young men and women who are risking their lives to give the Iraqi people this chance, this dream of democracy in Iraq now. (Democracy Quotes) Now the first step has to be taken, the step towards democracy. This step is full of risks, and requires trust on all sides. We don’t know where it will lead. But if we just stand still, we will have no chance of escaping the violence. (Democracy Quotes) There is no great force for change, for peace, for justice and democracy, for inclusive economic growth than a world of empowered women. (Democracy Quotes) Meaningful student involvement is the process of engaging students as partners in every facet of school change for the purpose strengthening their commitment to education, community and democracy. (Democracy Quotes) The government may change faces from time to time, but it’s not like we fight wars for democracy - we fight wars for capitalism and for oil. (Democracy Quotes) There can be no democracy without truth. There can be no truth without controversy, there can be no change without freedom. Without freedom there can be no progress. (Democracy Quotes) The unending chase for money, I believe, threatens to steal our democracy itself. I’ve used the word ‘corrupting,’ and I want to be very clear about it: I mean by it not the corruption of individuals, but a corruption of a system itself that all of us are forced to participate in against our will. (Democracy Quotes) Will I criticize Hillary Clinton on her position of TPP, or the lack of position? Will I criticize her on her views of Wall Street? Will I criticize her on foreign policy? That’s what democracy is about, but taking cheap shots at people, making it personal, I don’t think that’s what politics should be about. (Democracy Quotes) The media is absolutely essential to the functioning of a democracy. It’s not our job to cozy up to power. We’re supposed to be the check and balance on government. (Democracy Quotes) Chinese no longer crave so much for food and accommodation, but they do crave democracy. I stand by that. I don’t know which model China will follow. (Democracy Quotes) We live in a democracy, and people are free to sometimes choose the wrong leader (Democracy Quotes) Ultimately, the court is heading to a doctrine of ‘separation of campaign and state.’ This doctrine, like separation of church and state or separation of military and civilian authority, is not explicit in the Constitution but flows naturally from its structure and commitment to freedom and democracy. (Democracy Quotes) Campaign may invite a certain skepticism about democracy, but it will surely restore your faith in cinema verite. (Democracy Quotes) Democracy cannot be a plaything for the capital cities. It has to infiltrate every nook and cranny in the country, including the village. (Democracy Quotes) The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence. (Democracy Quotes) Citizens United didn’t work. Hey, Koch brothers, Karl Rove, Shellgame Adelson: Democracy trumps money sometimes. (Democracy Quotes) As citizens of the United States, we are stewards of this magnificent thing called democracy (Democracy Quotes) I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space. (Democracy Quotes) How do we preserve our civil rights, our traditions as a liberal democracy, in a time when government power is expanding and is more and more difficult to check? (Democracy Quotes) There is one solution to all of our problems: Teaching our kids clarity of thought and political representation in democracy. That’s it. (Democracy Quotes)

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