Quotes About Transparency

My long-held fear is that Mr. Obama is hiding something about his education. During the endless 2008 campaign, Mr. Obama would not release his college grades. Given that President George W. Bush and Sens. Al Gore and John Kerry all had proved mediocre grades were no impediment to a presidential bid, Mr. Obama likely had other concerns.

I get really, really concerned when I see somebody, taking $600,000 in speaking fees from Goldman Sachs, will not release what they're actually saying. That's concerning.

As there is no spiking-the-football exception to our open-records laws, Judicial Watch initiated a federal court battle with the administration over the release of postmortem images of bin Laden and his alleged burial at sea.

I shoot straight from the hip and do not play games.

We're not hitting on all cylinders, defensively. When we're playing good, I'll let you know.

I never come to know if somebody is in love with me; they will have to hold placards and say it.

Be aware and hold the government accountable.

Stop holding your truth; speak your truth. Be yourself. It's the healthiest way to be.

I'm not a guy who holds up a product and says, 'Drink this.'

In Holland, you can step into the manager's office and ask him for clarity if you don't know why you're not playing and they are open with you.

Enron - although an extreme case - is hardly the only company with a hollow set of values.

Many communities have turned a blind eye to what goes on inside funeral homes, as many people prefer not to know the ins and outs of the business. In addition, grieving customers in need of funeral goods and services may not be in a healthy state of mind to make financial decisions.

We are a government that does its homework and listens to the public.

The electorate is starved for honest debate and for the good governance that follows from it.

I've always been honest with my fans, and I want to keep that up because I feel they can see through the fakeness.

I'm trying to know who I am and be honest about it.

Good design should be honest.

When have I ever said I don't want to sell out? I've been the most honest, 'I'm going to sell out right in your face' when I get the chance.

I'm always honest, whether I'm in the limelight or not.

Honest always sells. Always has, always will.

It is a very honest world, our work. I think you cannot fake anything.

I sort of feel that I have to constantly be really, really honest with the way I feel, and I have to get that out.

Music really makes you keep your feet on the ground. People can really see if you're honest. That is the truth, they really can see through you.

At least I can say that I'm honest.