Famous Quotes & Sayings

There is no guarantee there won't be a return to military government

Bill Clinton

. . . the purpose of government is to reign in the rights of the people.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The people want government that works for them at every level.

Barbara Mikulski

The people of these states were victimized twice. First they were victimized by the hurricane. Second they were victimized by the ineptness of the government response.

We took that to mean they think Governor Fletcher will win re-election.

Hopefully there will be some arrangement with the (State) Government in the meantime,

William Howard Taft

We are imperfect. We cannot expect perfect government.

Mohamed Salah

We may end negotiations if the Philippine government makes impossible demands.

I thought this plan was supposed to offer tax relief for those who paid too much to the government. I'm sure it will help these people, but it is not tax relief, as the governor claims.

Mike Kelly

I think we do what the governor is talking about. I think we're all on the same page.

Shimon Peres

I think we can run a government with 28 seats. It will be difficult, but possible.

I think what the governor has done with the $208 million in price increases is a very important first step. It pays for about a 4 percent inflation rate. It helps us not to lose more money.

It governs their lives. They worry about how long they'll be out.

He did tell his son, the governor of Texas, that he was tired of him getting all the attention.

Bob Woodward

He has to operate under the rules that govern the rest of the staff -- even if he's rich and famous,

He is an official and a representative of the government of Iraq.

He is a member of the government of Iraq and an official of the government of Iraq, and there are things that are important for us to talk about with him.

For the second quarter in a row, the governor has shown she can do it.

If transparency in government is not ethics, then I don't know what is.

Tom Ridge

if the Brazilian government thinks it's in their interests (to fingerprint and photograph Americans), so be it.

If the government comes up with a system that's quick, easy, inexpensive and accurate, we would welcome it. Contractors do not want to hire illegal immigrants.

If the government wants to know how much rent I pay or who I talk to on the phone I would find it strange, but so what. If you have nothing to hide does it really matter.

Heather Wilson

If the government takes your land, they should pay for it,

If the government plays their cross- examination of the defendants only to a draw, they lose. They have to do better than that.

If the government plans to run roughshod over the legislative process to push through something that does not have support, then I think Albertans will speak loudly.

If the government is prepared for a war with us we are also ready to fight.

If the government is going to mandate levels and punish schools for failing, they should send that money to the school system.

If the government is big enough to give you everything you want, it is big enough to take away everything you have.

If the government insists on this point, it will be a pity.

Ambika Soni

If the government has ordered, then even our ministry will have to implement it. But reservations are not the only solution.

If the government flatly and consistently refuses to provide figures, it means only one thing - it's been abusing the powers so flagrantly it can't give you figures.

If the government does not help us, we are ready to take up arms,

Karl Rove

He tried to psyche the governor out. And it didn't work.