- Contraction
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- Nov 07, 2020
Government Quotes
Testimony, accountability and risk assessment.
These "government" quotes come largely from public testimony and accountability — speakers describing appearances before Congress and the basic expectation that citizens deserve clear answers from officials. For related themes, see Business quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Freedom
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- Nov 07, 2020
Get government out of our way, and let freedom and the spirit of the American people shine through.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
Contrary to Eastern Europe, where the border was more porous and you could exchange information more easily, Cuba is an island. Thus, it is more isolated, and it's easier for the government to have great control over its citizens.
- American People
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- Nov 07, 2020
We need the federal government to assert their supremacy over the immigration issue and make it clear to state legislatures, cowboy cops, and the American people that the federal government is in charge and effectively enforcing and regulating immigration.
- Endure
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- Nov 07, 2020
The worst evils which mankind has ever had to endure were inflicted by bad governments.
- Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Chinese have always enjoyed gambling, and Macau is the only place in Greater China where gambling is legal. So I believe the government understands that there has to be a place for it.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
As the prospect of a Tory government gets nearer, many traditional Labour voters - some who switched away in recent times and many who stayed at home - seem more determined to prevent that happening.
- Job
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- Nov 07, 2020
As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their ideology of free markets and small government needs challenging. That has to be part of our job.
- Celebrate
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but I'm really proud of the NHS.
- Meaningful
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- Nov 07, 2020
What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power.
- Difficult
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- Nov 07, 2020
We in the Labour party know better than most that opposition is the easy part. What's more difficult is governing and setting out an agenda for government.
- Election
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- Nov 07, 2020
Although my seat is a contest between Labour and the Lib Dems, it could well make the difference between a Labour and a Tory government at the next election. In terms of international development, this choice is a very clear one.
- Fighting
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- Nov 07, 2020
Even though some in our government may claim that civil liberties must be compromised in order to protect the public, we must be wary of what we are giving up in the name of fighting terrorism.
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
The federal government should not be an accessory to the unconstitutional actions of the Arizona state government. By continuing to work with Arizona police departments operating under SB 1070, the Department is implicitly condoning the shameful tactics authorized by the new law.
- Confidence
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- Nov 07, 2020