Quotes About Reform

I think that building political power has to come from the outside and from within. Meaning, we have to build political alternatives to the existing system, and we have to try to impact what is happening in the existing system.

We have to become involved in the political process - if we don't like it, we can change it.

Our party's agenda is not only to form a government, but also to facilitate a political process.

Big money is ruining the political system.

Any political system can commit mistakes and any state can commit mistakes. What is most important is to acknowledge these mistakes and put them right as soon as possible and put those behind them into account, bring them to account.

Over the years, our political system has degenerated to the extent that it is difficult for anyone to make any headway yet keep his hands clean.

Money is the root cause of why our political system is broken and why Americans are so frustrated.

People are sick of the political system and the players in the system - BJP, Congress, Akalis. They want a good alternative and those who can deliver.

We need to get the corporate money out of the political system and return democracy to the people.

Women are focused on getting things done and bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to a political system that's crying out for change.

The British political system is broken in many ways and needs big changes - the E.U. is not our only problem.

I have a very clear, genuine vision about what political work should be, what politics and politicians should contribute to the nation.

Things need shaking up politically, culturally.

The only way back toward a democracy and economy that work for the majority is for most of us to get politically active once again, becoming organized and mobilized.

Our aim should be to not allow a single corrupt politician or even a family member to enter the House.

I am not a politician. I am just a business guy who has had enough.

If I was a politician right now I would change just about everything.

I'm not interested in showing a politician falling over; it's about the issue and making people think differently about that.

Labour politicians for generations have fought to bring democracy to the House of Lords.

Drug reformers get seduced by politicians who co-opt our language but who make no meaningful change. And when we don't hold politicians accountable, we contribute to harm.

It has been the great fault of our politicians that they have all wanted to do something.

I'm interested in full disclosure for people who give money to politicians. But I'm not a politician. I'm an advocate.

The fact of the matter is right now politicians and insurance companies are making decisions. We're saying we want doctors to be making decisions. And I think that will lead to a higher-quality, lower-cost system over time.

Every day things get better because politicians are addressing the fiscal challenges more aggressively.