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Quotes About Democracy

People are free to campaign and they will be free to vote. There won't be any soldiers, you know, at the queues. Anyone who has the right to vote is free to go and cast his vote anywhere in his own area, in his own constituency.
~ Robert Mugabe
Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.
~ Stockwell Day
I wouldn't vote for Obama.
~ Dave Mustaine
Our only hope is to control the vote.
~ Medgar Evers
I will always vote on the side of freedom and our right to keep and bear arms.
~ Mel Martinez
I don't feel responsible for things I didn't vote for.
~ Byron Dorgan
Here, in this very first paragraph of the Declaration, is the assertion of the natural right of all to the ballot; for how can 'the consent of the governed' be given if the right to vote be denied?
~ Susan B. Anthony
I think the words 'vote strategically' translates in the human brain to: 'Oh I can't vote for what I want.' And that's discouraging.
~ Elizabeth May
Millions of people in many so-called democratic countries have lost the right to vote, or never obtain it. And millions clearly feel that the political mainstream is not articulating a vocabulary or policies oriented to their needs and aspirations.
~ Guy Standing
Corporations serve an important purpose, but telling people how to vote isn't one of them.
~ Chellie Pingree
When we talk about fighting for our country, we're talking about our vote, our vote is our arms.
~ Sarah Palin
All women, regardless of her economic status or racial background, have a right to vote, and no politician or regressive law should prevent her from doing so.
~ Al Sharpton
I am very against this love jihad law. I feel it's an unconstitutional law because in our country, in this democracy, we have the right... we are granted religious freedom. So, if you are saying that women can vote, then it follows naturally that women can also choose their own partners and women can choose their own fate.
~ Konkona Sen Sharma
Television is the most perfect democracy. You sit there with your remote control and vote.
~ Aaron Brown
If one day the military comes to power, it will be through a vote.
~ Jair Bolsonaro
Our share of the vote overall rose by less than 1 per cent - yes, that's right: less than 1 per cent.
~ Francis Maude
You have to be educated to vote.
~ KRS-One
When we get a chance to take part in elections, I am ready to fight for leading positions, including in the presidential vote.
~ Alexei Navalny
If I were to say anything to people I may say people should vote for those who are respectful to democracy, rule of law, who get on well with people.
~ Fethullah Gulen
The first less is this: take it from me, every vote counts.
~ Al Gore
If you don't vote, you don't count.
~ Nancy Pelosi
The right to vote should be considered sacred in our democracy.
~ Charles B. Rangel
I think it's important to vote.
~ Vivienne Westwood
I'm glad I can't vote.
~ Kevin Gates