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Quotes About Defense

Well, first let's say that the fundamental responsibility of any government is national security - in the preamble to the Constitution, provide for the common defense and insure domestic tranquility.
~ Angus King
The question isn't whether we 'need' guns. It's wether the government should have a monopoly on force
~ Ann Coulter
Democracy is defended in 3 stages. Ballot Box, Jury Box, Cartridge Box.
~ Ambrose Bierce
Governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology.
~ Taslima Nasrin
And while the U.S. can never be 100 percent safe from a future strike, our government is working around the clock on measures to protect the American people.
~ Roger Wicker
Global climate change is real. The legislative branch of our government is our last line of defense against pollution which is why I am so grateful to have the NRDC making our voice heard.
~ Kyra Sedgwick
What, then is law [government]? It is the collective organization of the individual right to lawful defense.
~ Frederic Bastiat
In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.
~ Helen Clark
A state that privatizes most of its functions will inevitably defend itself by employing its own people as mercenaries
~ Philip Bobbitt
Government exists to defend the weak and the poor and the injured party; the rich and the strong can better take care of themselves.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Defend the church. Defend the family. Defend the non-profit community. Defend them against a government that wants to weaken them.
~ Rick Santorum
The nuclear arsenal that Pakistan has, I believe is secure. I think the government and the military have taken adequate steps to protect that.
~ Hillary Clinton
I'm glad my name stands for the principle that everyone has the right to force the government to justify his imprisonment.
~ Lakhdar Boumediene
Those who deny the right of a jury to protect an individual in resisting an unjust law of the government, deny him all defence whatsoever against oppression.
~ Lysander Spooner
If we had known that one of those terrorist attacks was coming, could our government have electronically eavesdropped on the attackers without a warrant?
~ Pete du Pont
Government can have no more than two legitimate purposes - the suppression of injustice against individuals within the community, and the common defense against external invasion.
~ William Godwin
I loved to make a great defensive play, I'd rather do that than hit a home run.
~ Bill Dickey
With my size and speed, my ability to make moves and great vision, I'm sometimes feel like it's an unfair advantage over the defense.
~ LaDainian Tomlinson
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
~ John Wooden
Look at Israel. Israel is a great country for examples on how to do security.
~ Joe Arpaio
We will be protected by the great men and women of our military and law enforcement and, most importantly, we are protected by God.
~ Donald Trump
Health care costs are eating the Defense Department alive.
~ Robert M. Gates
We intend to keep the lines of communication open with the Defense Department so we can help our border law enforcement agencies navigate the equipment application process.
~ Henry Cuellar
When I come off the bench, I'm looking to add energy, and then I play defense and rebound. Also, at the end of the game, I have the experience to go out there and help us win.
~ Sue Wicks