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Democracy may not prove in the long run to be as efficient as other forms of government, but it has one saving grace: it allows us to know and say that it isn't. Bill Moyers
Government Democracy Grace Long Other Saving Saving Grace Say Run Long Run Know Prove Efficient May Forms Us
It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves. Bill Owens
Democracy Will Take Years Iraq Deserves Bring
'Coriolanus' deals with the birth of democracy. And that has been fascinating because I've been talking about politics so much because of 'Borgen.' It's a nice bridge. Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
Politics Democracy Nice Birth Has-Been About Talking Because Deals Been Much Fascinating Bridge
Voters must have faith in the electoral process for our democracy to succeed. Blanche Lincoln
Faith Democracy Our Must Voters Process Succeed Electoral Electoral Process
I am aware that one should always make room for renewal in politics. A democracy is the healthier for the turnover of the depth of talent there is in its community. Bob Brown
Politics Democracy Community Talent Make Renewal Always Am Healthier Room Depth Should Turnover Aware
We should seek international support for our mutual objectives abroad, in promoting freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, and also the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. Bob Menendez
Freedom Democracy Respect Rights Destruction Human Rights Our Promoting Weapons Mutual Seek Objectives Abroad Support Mass Mass Destruction Also Human Should International Elimination
Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military. Bob Riley
Leadership Democracy Oppression World Tyranny Half Military Our Once Sacrifices Part Budding Due America Nations Large Large Part Lived Now Away
There's much talk about how there can't be democracy in a region that has problems of illiteracy and poverty. But I bring a different idea to the table when I say, 'Guys, I come from India. I'm more optimistic coming from where I'm coming.' Bobby Ghosh
Democracy Problems Poverty Say India Table About Guys More Idea Come Talk How Coming Optimistic Where Different Region Much Illiteracy Bring
In 1967 I entered Harvard as a freshman, confident - in the way that only 17-year-olds are - that I could change the world. My major was African Studies, and my plan was to travel to Tanzania, where President Julius Nyerere was creating a government based on democracy and socialism. Bonnie Raitt
Government Democracy Travel Change Socialism World Change The World President Way Harvard Entered Only Could Studies Major Freshman Julius Confident African Where Plan Creating Based
It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day. Brad Henry
Day Democracy Wonderful Election Few Too Paradox Ritual Participate Call American Far Election Day
The very foundation of our democracy depends on the integrity of our elections. Brad Schneider
Democracy Integrity Our Very Depends Elections Foundation
Ultimately, the court is heading to a doctrine of 'separation of campaign and state.' This doctrine, like separation of church and state or separation of military and civilian authority, is not explicit in the Constitution but flows naturally from its structure and commitment to freedom and democracy. Bradley A. Smith
Freedom Democracy Constitution Commitment Church Separation Military State Church And State Civilian Structure Heading Like Doctrine Court Ultimately Campaign Authority Explicit Naturally Flows
I know a lot of people say, 'You're an athlete or actor... and you shouldn't speak up.' I think that makes no sense. No matter who you are, no matter what you do in the country, you're a part of our democracy, and if you have a voice, you need to use it. Brandon Victor Dixon
Democracy You People Speak Matter Country Sense Think Our Say Athlete People Say Voice No Sense Part Know Makes Lot Up Use Who Actor Need
We need to encourage people to speak up, to speak out, because the more people who participate in our democracy, the more our democracy grows. Brandon Victor Dixon
Democracy People Speak Our Out More More People Participate Because Encourage Up Who Grows Need
Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections. Brent Scowcroft
Democracy Result Will Holding Consist Lead Saddam Since Democratic Traditions Iraq Same Lacks Just Elections Necessarily
It's actually very easy for democracy to disappear. Brian Eno
Democracy Easy Disappear Very Actually
It's important and good to email the Federal Communications Commission, and it's important and good to educate your friends via social media about what's happening. But in a representative democracy, the way to get policy changes is through elections. Brian Schatz
Good Democracy Social Media Important Changes Email Way About Through Federal Policy Educate Friends Get Commission Via Representative Happening Social Communications Elections Your Media
In a democracy one must have the right to express oneself and that's what I do, even if it displeases. Brigitte Bardot
Democracy Must Oneself Even Express Right
Most bands don't work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult. Bruce Springsteen
Work Democracy Difficult Out Small Most Very Bands Work Out Unit
Most bands don't work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult. Very, very difficult. Bruce Springsteen
Work Democracy Difficult Out Small Most Very Bands Work Out Unit
Although we dealt decisively with all terrorist organizations, we at the same time not only maintained, preserved our democracy, but kept improving it. Bulent Ecevit
Time Democracy Preserved Our Only Maintained Although Terrorist Dealt Improving Same Same Time Organizations Kept
The U.S. Constitution is the basic framework for the greatest democracy on Earth. Some of my colleagues find it easy to amend it. I don't. Byron Dorgan
Democracy Constitution Framework Earth Colleagues Easy Find Some Greatest Amend Basic
The Paris Commune was first and foremost a democracy. The government was a body elected by universal suffrage. C. L. R. James
Government Democracy First Paris Foremost Commune Elected Body Suffrage Universal Universal Suffrage
I'm a cynic about corporate democracy and boards. Carl Icahn
Democracy Corporate About Boards Cynic
All we want is to carry out the greatest expression of a free democracy and vote on Catalonia's future. This is not about independence: it is about fundamental civil rights and the universal right of self-determination. Carles Puigdemont
Future Democracy Vote Rights Independence Free Out Carry Civil Civil Rights About Self-Determination Greatest Want Expression Fundamental Right Universal
I think, in Spain, they are too used to reaching the limits of democracy and then stepping over them. Carles Puigdemont
Democracy Think Too Stepping Over Reaching Limits Spain Them Then Used
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