Famous Quotes & Sayings

I'm willing to meet with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who has a good idea, an open mind and a willingness to come together to tackle the challenges we face.

In terms of immigration, we're seeing a lot of Democrats and Republicans use the really elastic term, 'Comprehensive Immigration Reform,' and they don't totally understand what that means. For us in El Paso, it's part of a larger discussion about the nature of the border.

While the president works to protect Americans from terrorists, Democrats offer no solutions of their own.

Faced with China's rise, we should be benign, optimistic and focused on co-existence and shared prosperity. Don't demonize and vilify China, and don't treat it as a threat.

Peter V. Brett

I've been obsessed with demons since reading 'The Elfstones of Shannara' and 'Master of the Five Magics' by Lyndon Hardy.

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.

William Ruto

The government that was elected through democratic process should rule by the law. It is a government inviting the wrath of the people.

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.

We once worried that democracy could not survive if an undereducated populace knew too little. Now we worry if it can survive us knowing too much.

Jack Straw

We owe it to his memory and the memory of so many other people who have been killed in the Lebanon, lost all their livelihoods, to ensure there is a democratic Lebanon and one which is fully sovereign within its borders,

Ronald Reagan

We ought to take a serious look and see if we haven't interfered with the democratic rights of the people.

Greg Boyle

We ought not to demonize a single gang member, and we ought not to romanticize a single gang.

When Republicans represent moderate districts, they become less conservative just as Democrats representing conservative districts become less liberal. The least conservative Republican members Mike Fitzpatrick, Jim Gerlach and Curt Weldon all represent suburban Philadelphia districts, where the voters tend to be more moderate.

Adrienne Barbeau

Those who say, 'Well, she was just a drunk,' will get an understanding of what her demons were, what drove her and why she was the way she was.

Karen Hughes

We don't want to give Democrats free rein in Los Angeles.

Bernard Kouchner

we have been making real progress, significant steps toward stability and democracy. ... The world did not intervene to make Kosovo safe for revenge and intolerance.

Maxine Waters

We have governors all over the country, we have deficits, people are unhappy, ... I think the Californians spoke, but Americans will be speaking about the economic situation all over the country, it's not about Democrat or Republican.

Rand Paul

We've gone too far in thinking we can re-create an American democratic paradise in the Middle East.

Will Rogers

There is something about a Republican that you can only stand him for so long; and on the other hand, there is something about a Democrat that you can't stand him quite that long.

Jon Stewart

The Oscars is really, I guess, the one night of the year when you can see all your favorite stars without having to donate any money to the Democratic Party. And it's exciting for the stars as well because it's the first time many of you have ever voted for a winner.

To reform to move toward a direct democracy, I don't know how you would do that. If there is the technology there, maybe this is the next step.

Bernie Leadon

I'd do a demo recording by myself, layering instruments on top of one another, and while that's fun, it doesn't have the same impact as getting some great players together in a great studio with a great engineer and producer, then waiting for the magic.

Brooks Atkinson

After each war there is a little less democracy to save.

Bharati Mukherjee

The United States exists as a sovereign nation. 'America,' in contrast, exists as a myth of democracy and equal opportunity to live by, or as an ideal goal to reach.

Vandana Shiva

We must occupy the food system to create food democracy.

The reinstatement of parliament is a major step on the long path towards re-establishing democracy in Nepal and ensuring stable democracy.

Robert Shaw

There is no point in pushing toward municipal or general elections in Nepal. First, there needs to be a democratic process.

Donna Brazile

There is no place in our democracy for faulty voting equipment, long lines at the polls, untrained poll workers and any forms of chads,

Richard Boucher

There is no logic to supporting the King. He has done a travesty to democracy.

Daniel Fried

Our interests in security and our interests in democracy are indivisible,

Bob Marley

Overcome the demons with a thing called love.

Bernie Sanders

Democracy is one person, one vote and a full discussion of the issues that affect us. Oligarchy is billionaires buying elections, voter suppression and a concentrated corporate media determining what we see, hear and read.