Quotes About Democracy

Liberal democracy must finally become the vital element of our society.

Vibrant political parties are vital to the health of our democracy.

It is vital to speak up in a democracy. Otherwise we are living in dictatorships.

Britain and Churchill fought not solely in the name of liberty and democracy, but also with the intention of maintaining the empire, defending vital interests and remaining a great power.

Public conversations about who we are and who we want to be are key to the vitality of our democracy, and leaders can seed those conversations when they speak out their own views.

My first word for the people of Brazil is the word 'confidence.' Confidence in the values that form the character of our people, the vitality of our democracy.

Only a knowledgeable, empowered and vocal citizenry can perform well in democracy.

There is nothing negative about a group of people crying out for democracy - and if my voice counts, I will be vocal.

I will be a vocal advocate for the American-Israeli relationship, and for our combined efforts to defeat terrorism and promote democracy around the world.

The voice of the people is the voice of humbug.

I see no reason why the Shias should be debarred from having their voice in the elected bodies and governmental institutions in any matter which affect the Shias. We must so organise the Muslim League that justice is done to every sect and section inside it.

We have to ensure that everybody's voice is heard equally, or nobody's will be.

I do not want the voice of the people shut out.

If I'm elected president, I'll make people's voice the foundation of policymaking.

Canadians want to elect good people to be their voice in Ottawa.

As Americans, we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless, and hold our leaders and institutions accountable. But the circle is only completed when that information is consumed by a free-thinking and engaged audience.

If people of colour do not exercise their democratic right to vote, they will remain an invisible, voiceless, and largely ignored part of the electorate.

My books may highlight corruption, brutality and venality, but they also show that if these things come to light, there is rectification. The voiceless do have a voice; democratic mechanisms and accountability do exist.

Our democracy only works when the official opposition does its job of opposing the government of the day and offers a clear alternative vision for our country, including giving a voice to the voiceless.

Without democracy, we are voiceless subjects. But with it, we are citizens armed with the power to change our destinies.

America is a symbol of freedom - it's a symbol of democracy - and if that is threatened, we have to take this platform and use it to be a voice for the voiceless.

Everybody has a say, everybody has a voice, because everyone that comes to the House had about 750,000 people they're representing . And you want those voices heard.

I think television has betrayed the meaning of democratic speech, adding visual chaos to the confusion of voices. What role does silence have in all this noise?

It is the duty of governments to create a pro-voter environment that encourages participation, but it is also the responsibility of citizens to make their voices heard.