Quotes About Government

We will never have Russian-style privatization.

Privatization of utilities costs would be astronomical, as would setting up a National Bank.

The President seems to extend executive privilege way out past the atmosphere. What he says is executive privilege is nothing but executive poppycock.

A free public broadcast license is a privilege.

It is a great privilege for any man to become a member of the Senate.

I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It's a great privilege.

There can be no greater privilege in life than to be chosen to lead your country.

Serving as President of the United States is a privilege that is afforded to few in our country.

It's been an enormous privilege to be the government chief scientific adviser.

I've been in two different administrations, and I would say, particularly, President Obama was really careful to make sure that he wouldn't invoke executive privilege unless absolutely necessary. He only invoked it once in eight years, even though many years he had Congress opposed to him in terms of being from the opposite party.

My husband is very fortunate to be part of the government. It is a great honor and privilege, and in no way is his work, or my part in this, any kind of sacrifice.

Well, I've worked with Republican presidents, obviously, and Democratic presidents since I've had the privilege to remain as mayor.

I grew up with a very privileged background. My father served as one of the cabinet ministers in Arroyo's government, and he's been a congressman for many years, and he's running again.

Here in the U.K., our government is committed to building a society that works for everyone - not just a privileged few. We must do exactly the same abroad.

Corporations are created by the people, acting through their governments. We grant them corporate charters that confer certain legal rights and privileges, like the ability to enter into contracts, limited liability and perpetual life.

It is wrong for the federal government to deny benefits or privileges to couples who have lawfully wed.

If there is a Nobel prize for dirt and filth, India will win it, no doubt.

I will sign pro life bills. But what people are interested in is what we can do to create jobs, grow the economy, and keep our costs under control.

If we are going to change this country's laws, we need to have pro-life members of both parties.

I am a Republican because of my military background, my pro-life beliefs, my support for the Second Amendment, and my belief that government should not grow excessively.

When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling.

I had an opportunity to work for the US Department of Probation in Buffalo.

The problem is, we elected a manager and we need a leader. Let's face it: Bush is just dim.

Israel has a problem not because of the perception that the entire world is against us, but because of the government's problematic policies.