Quotes About People

As our federal government has grown too large and too powerful, the real loss has been the freedom of people to govern their own lives and participate fully in the American dream.

There are tensions abroad where people don't understand our attachment to the freedom of speech, we've seen the protests, and I would say that in France all beliefs are respected.

I don't think all people yearn for freedom, actually. I think they yearn for stability.

Politicians are always interested in people. Not that this is always a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs.

Freedom and democracy, That's the word from Washington every day. Put America to sleep with warm milk and clichés, And people are expendable along the way.

People despise the lust for power that originates from a craving for homage and for the attributes of power.

General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged now or at any time. They are always provoked.

Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people.

I am not among those who fear the people. They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.

The Greek people not only relate to the ancient traditions, they have fought, they have shed blood, until recently, to defend the values of democracy and freedom.

I offer images-I conjure memories of freedom that can still be reached-like the Doors, right? But we can only open the doors-we can't drag people through.

Freedom is not a concept in which people can do anything they want, be anything they can be. Freedom is about authority.

It seems very obvious that a vast majority of the American people are sick and tired of political correctness and prevailing partisanship that does not serve the American people or freedom well.

I see it as my duty to take a stand for the Iraqi people, for democracy, freedom and reconciliation.

The time has now come to amend the Constitution to restore freedom of speech for America's people of faith.

It is the people who scream the loudest about America and Freedom who see to be the most intolerant for a differing point of view.

What is the good of telling a community that it has every liberty except the liberty to make laws? The liberty to make laws is what constitutes a free people.

Of all the nations in the world, the people of the United States like freedom maybe a little better than anybody else.

I've read and heard a lot of unbelievable stuff about those times when people lived in freedom -- that is, in disorganized wildness.

[T]he course of this nation does not depend on the decisions of others. Whatever action is required, whenever action is necessary, I will defend the freedom and security of the American people.

I was set free because the negotiations were successful, because there were people lobbying for my freedom, and because hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Rome for my freedom.

In peace, the Middle East, the ancient cradle of civilization, will become invigorated and transformed. Throughout its lands there will be freedom of movement of people, of ideas, of goods.

My hope for this country is that we remain a people who value freedom, who have the courage to face the realities with faithful hearts instead of anxious ones.

A skilled listener can help people tap into their own wisdom.