Quotes About Advocacy

I've read quite a few readers' reviews of my book on Amazon, saying, 'Ah, he criticises the free market, he advocates central planning.' I don't do that for a minute! But this is our black and white, dichotomous way of thinking - which has really been harmful.

Our leaders should certainly engage passionate advocacy of needed reforms, and equally strong criticism of policies they believe are destructive to America. But, from the school boards to the White House, let's elect more candidates who are committed to constructive dialogue and reasonable compromises.

It's time for women to wake up, to use the power of the vote, to honor the suffragists who chained themselves to the White House fence so that women could vote.

I worked with Congress on legislation, gave speeches to CEOs, military generals and Hollywood executives. But I also worked to ensure that my efforts would resonate with kids and families - and that meant doing things in a creative and unconventional way. So, yeah, I planted a garden and hula-hooped on the White House lawn with kids.

Amazing how the White House, celebrities and gun control groups happen to repeatedly push for new initiatives in an organized fashion at the same time.

The average guy doesn't have an army of lobbyists and lawyers working on his behalf every day in the White House.

It was easier to forget, or be dismissive about, transgender issues when there weren't transgender staffers or interns walking the halls of the White House.

On Tuesday 26 July 2011, I was arrested in front of the White House along with a dozen other pro-immigrant advocates and clergy. We sat down on the sidewalk in front of the White House with a banner that read 'One Million Deported Under President Obama' and refused to move when the police ordered us to.

I send messages to the White House continuously.

In Democratic administrations, I visit the White House.

Groups that advocate open government have argued that it's vital to know the names of White House visitors, who may have an outsized influence on policy matters.

There's a big gap between 'Click the link to send an e-mail to your congressman' and 'Chain yourself to the White House.'

With Ronald Reagan in the White House, somebody had to look out for those who were not so fortunate. That's where I came in.

There are numerous groups across the country, both local and national, that are working to prevent gun violence in our communities.

I may not be able to prevent a million girls or boys from being trafficked, but I can at least help out 10-15 people I know.

I'm a crusader. I really believe in the First Amendment, and I use it fully, and I pay a price for that.

I have always fought for farmers getting better prices.

I don't think we have to make a big thing about being gay, except for when we get together for these gay pride events.

We have to be evangelists for music. We couldn't just be high priests of music.

To me, America need to clean up their own home before they tell another country about human rights. I'm a primary example. America don't care nothing about human rights.

You can't hope for a better result as a campaigner than to have the prime minister announce a major policy change within 48 hours of your documentary.

If I was prime minister, I would declare a state of emergency on climate change.

To the prime minister, Justin Trudeau, you are no ally and you are no feminist.

Almost anything that can be praised or advocated has been put to some disgusting use. There is no principle, however immaculate, that has not had its compromising manipulator.