- Integrity
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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
- New
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- Nov 07, 2020
History teaches that the overwhelming majority of elected officials follow movement builders outside government when it comes to the new and risky... Once you recognize it, demand it and reward it, it will happen.
- Peace
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Supreme Court should follow settled precedent and allow states like New York to manage our own labor relations to achieve labor peace and government efficiency and to continue our long tradition of support for workers.
- Belts
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the 1960s, the public demanded seat belts in cars, but automakers balked. Not until government intervened did seat belts become standard equipment. Now, no one would consider buying a vehicle without this basic safety feature.
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
As New York's chief law enforcement officer, I have taken a hard line against those in state government who abuse the law they have sworn to uphold.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Anyone who believes in the essential role government can play in improving people's lives must also be the toughest critics of those who abuse the public trust.
- Faith
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- Nov 07, 2020
If you have faith in the public sector, as I do, you must be the harshest critic of corruption, waste and fraud in government.
- May
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- Nov 07, 2020
If banks anticipate government will come to the rescue should the credit market go badly awry, they may make loans that would otherwise be imprudent, e.g. subprime loans with little prospect of repayment.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
The only leader America should ever have is someone who understands that the people are the government.
- Change
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- Nov 07, 2020
We want our president to be a president and not threaten to shut down the government over a wall. To change the oppression that happens in this country, it has no place in the world, let alone America.
- Government Spending
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- Nov 07, 2020
Aggressive government spending during the Great Recession was absolutely necessary.
- Fight
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- Nov 07, 2020
As the Obama administration negotiates with the Karzai government and with Pakistan, we may be tempted to make commitments that, in the name of nation-building, restrict our ability to fight terrorists. If we must involve the Afghan government in every night raid, our operations will slow and targets will escape.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
The people who believe in voter intimidation believe that the minute you make a political donation, that you immediately need to turn all your information over to the government.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like being a foreigner. For me, to live in California is very pleasant - I'm more comfortable not feeling a part of everything, not feeling responsible for the government or the roads or the health system.
- Headlong
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- Nov 07, 2020
Most government officials are rushing headlong to solve the problems of 50 years ago, with their ears assailed by the sound of snails whizzing by.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020