- 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 From
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- Nov 07, 2020
Neither the wording of the amendment itself nor common practice challenged the widely held belief that government guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.
- Control
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- Nov 07, 2020
Instead of exporting what they perceived to be rational, modern, humane government to their colonies, the British often found themselves propping up deeply unattractive and corrupt princelings and client rulers because this was the cheapest way of maintaining control.
- Publicity
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- Nov 07, 2020
Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.
- Food
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- Nov 07, 2020
In China, I lived in a dormitory, and the government paid for everything - food, buses. In Iowa, I had to run after the bus, and cook for myself. The first weeks in the U.S., I was asking, 'Where is my food?'
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I hate the unfairness of injustice. Anybody who thinks they are better than others or 'chosen' or feel they have an entitlement... be it through monarchy, government or money. I think we are all born the same. We are entitled to an equal shot at life.
- Mistake
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- Nov 07, 2020
New Labour was the most short-sighted, self-serving, incompetent, useless, and ineffective government that Britain has ever known. Make no mistake, Labour's economic policies were a national security liability.
- Departments
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I visit local communities, people often complain that they need the approval of several dozen government departments to get something done or to start a business, and people are quite frustrated about this.
- Innovation
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- Nov 07, 2020
Innovation is the running theme and spirit of the policies adopted by the Chinese government, and it is the banner that we will always hold high.
- Party
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- Nov 07, 2020
Chinese entrepreneurs have to implement their work under the leadership of the Party and the government - it is very clear.
- Important
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- Nov 07, 2020
We will do whatever the government tells us to do, which is a critically important principle of the Chinese market economy, and there is nothing more for discussion about it.
- Nov 07, 2020
I think it is definitely right to listen to the Party and follow up government's instructions.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And, of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
Our system of government works best when there are checks and balances led by independent entities that are empowered to conduct fair and rigorous oversight. These are the same principles enshrined in the founding document of our country - our Constitution.
- Medical
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- Nov 07, 2020