Democracy Quotes

"What is at stake is not the provincial council elections, but democracy."

"Democracy is constructed like an edifice, freedom by freedom, right by right, until it reaches its snapping point."

"These spikes of violence are predictable around certain critical events that highlight the progress of democracy,"

"Democracy has to have an outlet. It's not in our newspapers or televisions anymore so cable comes to the rescue."

"We can't simply stand by idly and watch democracy and our government be turned over to the commercial interests of the giant corporations who have forgotten where they came from, which is the U.S.A.."

"Democracy divides people into workers and loafers. It makes no provision for those who have no time to work."

"We demand democracy, security, stability and termination of occupation in Iraq to provide the grounds for its reconstruction and development,"

"It's just one more way the Legislature can have an impact on democracy."

"There is extreme interest in voting, total determination for democracy and freedom,"

"Sometimes if there is too much freedom exercised then democracy will be destroyed,"

"Whenever (the county commissioners) see that, they acquiesce and kowtow to the numbers of voters. It's mob democracy."

"Lobbying is like the fourth branch of government. It's a very powerful part of our government and our democracy."

"In our 21st century world, where freedom and democracy are spreading to every continent, it is appalling and morally unacceptable that hundreds of thousands of men, women and children are exploited, abused and enslaved by peddlers in human misery,"

"We consider free press to be an essential element of a healthy democracy."

"If the exit polls reflect the true picture, then the democracy camp hasn't done well at all. I am disappointed. It shows how unacceptable the electoral system is."

"expanding economic opportunity and democracy (and) respect for the rule of law."

"Maintain democracy or go to dictatorship: that is what is at stake in these elections."

"In a healthy democracy, no party should fool voters like both the Left and the SP are doing."

"that is what democracy is about."

"We must support those around the world who are taking risks to advance freedom, justice and democracy -- just as President Reagan did. American policy must be clear and consistent in its purposes, ... And American leaders -- above all the commander in chief -- must be confident in our nation's cause and unwavering until the danger to our people is fully and finally removed."