Quotes About Principles

We will not try to replace our founding principles, we will reapply our founding principles.

Let's all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. They represent what this country is all about. They are indigenous to the American idea. And these are principles which are not negotiable.

Passionately defending one's principles is crucial. Representing your district is fundamental. But refusing to entertain the common ground - with no other cost but giving the other guy a political 'win' - is a disservice.

I really enjoy representing my country and think the principles of what Fed Cup is about and the team environment is a great thing to be a part of.

We can live our own lives in a way that does not bring reproach on the principles we claim to support.

I have always reckoned the dignity of the republic of first importance and preferable to life.

We have a constitutional republic, not a democracy.

If we just go back to the basics... I do not want to give up our republic and become a socialistic ideological nation. That's not who we are.

Our founding fathers recognized that morality was the foundation of a successful republic.

There is no question but that the laws and principles which Solon laid down both foreshadowed and prepared the way for all republics of later ages, including our own.

This Republic was called into being, organized, and is upheld, by a great political doctrine.

I am not in a position to be accurate on news analysis. But what I firmly believe is that Iranian President Rouhani and the government have committed themselves to a process. I don't think this process is about changing the principles of the Islamic republic, but it is about accepting a certain path of opening in the political and economic fields.

I say to Americans who love our country - young and old - be a radical for freedom. Be a radical for liberty. Be a radical for our republic. For which I stand.

The only problem with Republican principles is no one's following them.

As a Republican, I am all for competition.

It is not about Republicanism, it's about conservatism.

I believe in most of the things Republicans stand for.

But I also hold the very strong view that republicans need to lead by example.

When the Founding Fathers arrived here in Philadelphia to forge a new nation, they didn't come as Democrats or Republicans or to nominate a presidential candidate. They came as patriots who feared party politics.

Republicans should simply focus on first principles and give the American people what they want - an honest party dedicated to common sense, fiscal responsibility and limited government. If we govern to save the country, we'll do well as a party.

It's a sad day when Republicans will attack fellow Republicans on an issue as fundamental as free enterprise.

I abhor hypocrisy.

I hate hypocrisy.

Prince Charles has his foibles, but he is not a crook, not a bully, and not a hypocrite.