Famous Quotes & Sayings

The Mexican public is disappointed with their leaders because they hoped democracy would solve all their problems and it hasn't. Democracy was oversold to people.

Their example is an inspiration to all who share the universal values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law, ... This is a document of which the Iraqis and the rest of the world can be proud.

George W. Bush

Their efforts are a tribute to democracy and an example that difficult problems can be solved peacefully through debate, negotiation and compromise.

The insurgents are still there, ... They still want to derail the democratic process. They still want to discredit the Iraqi government, so operations continue.

David Fincher

I have demons you can't even imagine.

Mohamed ElBaradei

The Israelis should understand that it is in their long-term interest to have a democratic Egypt as a neighbor, and that it is prudent to acknowledge the legitimate interests of the Palestinians and to grant them their own state.

There is a power to the street that's part of the democratic process when all else has failed,

Jimmy Carter

Some states have passed abominable laws that are a disgrace to democracy,

Some people do not want democracy. (However) we are determined to have these primaries today.

Bill Richardson

So what we want to do is send a message that the Democrats and Sen. Kerry are positive -- that we're going to talk about what we're going to do on the economy, on health care, on foreign policy, on national security and not make this into a big bashing of the president,

Sometimes if there is too much freedom exercised then democracy will be destroyed,

We live in a democratic society, and it's our constitutional right to have equal rights,

We do not wish to be in a position to prescribe for Nepal, and to prescribe for the people of Nepal in what manner they would go about realizing their democratic aspirations.

Chris Chelios

The players are determined to ensure that all NHLPA members are fully and completely informed about matters relating to their membership and their futures. This is about democracy and transparency. As veteran players we want to return the Association to its members. It is our responsibility to the younger players.

Phil Garner

We've just got this demon hanging over our head, and it's a zero.

The test of democracy is not this election, the test is in the day after when you have to start enacting policy.

Brad Richards

It's far from done, but we got some things accomplished (in Ottawa). We exorcised some demons in the third period (Sunday) in that building.

It seems to me this law is a way to demonize and penalize the very people who are trying so hard to do the work. It is very punitive to me. Instead, why can't we think about how we can help teachers go into a school and turn it around?

Howard Dean

It's a sensible plan. It's a thoughtful plan. I think Democrats can coalesce around it.

They reflect the opinion of Democratic activists. But I don't think you can extrapolate from the results the thinking of the general public.

They're fine people. I understand what they're going through. This is the world of democracy.

Scott McClellan

They have the information they need. This is just about resorting back to a partisan approach. Just 72 hours after all the good will and bipartisanship, it's a shame to see the Democratic leadership resort back to a partisan approach. This is a nominee who has majority support." ()

These are the worst (poll) numbers I've seen for any party since I was looking at the Democratic numbers in 1994.

These are the same Democrats that called the governor's suspension of the gas tax last year a gimmick. It's sad that they're playing partisan politics with gas prices.

Jeane Kirkpatrick

Democracy not only requires equality but also an unshakable conviction in the value of each person, who is then equal

GG Allin

My demons and I are not compatible. We never have been and never will be.

Fran Lebowitz

There's too much democracy in the culture, not enough in the society.

George Pataki

And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers.

George Orwell

Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly against totalitarianism and for democratic Socialism as I understand it.

George Montgomery

Democracy in China is like Viagra; no such thing as free elections.

Jawaharlal Nehru

The boundaries of democracy have to be widened so as to include economic equality also. This is the great revolution through which we are all passing.

Hillary Clinton

Democracy can't be just for billionaires and corporations.

Hillary Clinton

The public trust is at the core of both a free market economy and a democracy.