Famous Quotes & Sayings

I don't think the citizens of Columbia will vote for a strong mayor form of government. I think they're satisfied with the council and manager form that we have now.

Mordechai Vanunu

I am asking the state of Israel to revoke my citizenship. This wish for revocation of citizenship is neither new nor recent. Now, however, it is supported by the new Revocation of Citizenship Law.

Socrates

I am not an Athenian, nor a Greek, but a citizen of the world.

I don't want us to forget for one minute, the shortage of physicians. That's what our citizens are interested in - how we're going to get a doctor.

Elizabeth May

I don't think they are, but it falls to us to make sure, as the citizens of Ontario, that this does not happen.

Peter May

How far should public officials go in protecting somewhat indifferent citizens who have other concerns?

However, his opinion involves a lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in damages from the citizens of San Diego,

Jason Mraz

As an American citizen, one has to vote.

Herbert Marcuse

Society ... can afford to grant more than before because its interests have become the innermost drives of its citizens.

Jack Hunter

Ron Paul warned everyone that the Patriot Act could be used against innocent American citizens. His critics said he was siding with terrorists. Now, either A. Ron Paul was right. Or B. All Verizon users are terrorists.

Certainly, the Uzbekistan government owes its citizens and owes the international community a serious, credible and independent investigation of these events. And we are continuing to push for such an investigation with the government of Uzbekistan and with our partners in the international community.

By contrast, the indefinite military detention without trial of citizens seized in the United States because of suspected wrongdoing is far from a fundamental incident of waging war.

Hopefully in the end, we will have citizens who are better educated about the environment and the importance of protecting it.

Honeywell is showing complete disrespect to the citizens of this community.

Scott Turow

Being a lawyer, even in a city as large as Chicago, is like being a citizen of a small town. I love watching the life of the town play out. You know, the rise and fall of individual lives in the entire community is just fascinating to me.

Being a defensive lineman, Reggie is one of the guys I always watched. And he was an inspiration off the field, too. We lost a great football player today, and we lost a great citizen.

But instead, the Legislature closed the gate on a group of its citizens. When it comes to constitutional questions that relate to the worth and dignity of individuals, this court has always stepped up to the plate and should do so here, as well.

Guy Oseary

I am an Israeli-born American citizen.

Greg Gutfeld

When immigrants go into the worse neighborhood and they fix it up, they should become citizens.

Glenn Greenwald

As always with any discussion of elite immunity, it's crucial to note that what makes this development such a particularly warped travesty is that the very same elites who enjoy this immunity have created the world's largest, and the Western world's most oppressive and merciless, penal state for ordinary citizens.

Harry Browne

Disarmed citizens encourage crime and violence. Armed citizens encourage criminals to find a safer line of work.

Porter Goss

if the president determines that such operations are vital to the protection of the United States or its citizens from terrorist attack.

Silvio Berlusconi

If there ever was a day when controversy should be silenced and when all Italian citizens should show solidarity with those who have taken on the lofty task of defending the values of our democracy, then this is the day.

If there's been a citizen concern over this project, it's been over traffic.

Mark Wilson

If our concerns are addressed, then I will stand up at that podium with Marion Hammer and we will jointly support protecting the rights of citizens and protecting the rights of private property owners in Florida.

If you don't know the street names and routes, it's difficult to make a decision that will highly impact the citizens that the system serves.

I'll focus on being more responsive and accountable for all the citizens of Smith County.

Horn Lake is a Tree City USA city, and we're proud of our trees. We wanted to hold something that would encourage our citizens to get out and have a fun day in the park while also celebrating our regular Arbor Day observance.

Scott Boras

He spoke to many Dominican friends and American friends, and many American players. If he was going to play in the classic, he was going to honor his citizenship and play for the United States.

It was a wonderful testament to the idea of having 12 good citizens determine guilt or innocence, and also appropriate punishment for someone who was convicted.

It was a rough week, without enough rest, but it doesn't compare to what the citizens of that state went through.

Johann Koss

It's a very small office. But this gives us a leverage point to reach all Americans, to make global citizens in our mission to create a healthier and safer world.

It's an opportunity for a citizen to evaluate the service that's being provided to them. Whether or not they like the service, what and what not they would like to see.