#democracy

Abortion on demand, throughout the full nine months of a pregnancy, for virtually any reason, became public policy in the United States of America. No other developed democracy had, or has, such a permissive abortion regime. ↗

— Robert Casey

#america #any #became #demand #democracy

Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations. ↗

— Lincoln Chafee

#between #close #created #deep #democracy

Words like feminism or democracy scare me. They are words with barnacles on them, and you can't see what's underneath. ↗

— William Collins

#democracy #feminism #like #me #scare

As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to monitor the situation in the Taiwan Strait very carefully to help ensure Taiwan is not forced into a position which would endanger its freedom or its democracy. ↗

— Jim Costa

#believe #carefully #democracy #endanger #ensure

There is something inherent in our democracy that tends to want to level. America is a little uncomfortable in the presence of someone who is distinctly superior in whatever way. ↗

— Carlisle Floyd

#democracy #distinctly #inherent #level #little

Many people don't understand how disciplined you have to be to play jazz... And that is really the idea of democracy - freedom within the Constitution or discipline. You don't just get out there and do anything you want. ↗

— Dave Brubeck

#constitution #democracy #discipline #disciplined #freedom

The E.U. is more than just a trade organization or a common market; it is a guarantee of democracy, freedom, justice, and human rights. Nations cannot stay in the E.U. if they do not respect these guarantees. ↗

— John Bruton

#common #democracy #freedom #guarantee #guarantees

Liberty in Islam is the liberty to be a Muslim, democracy likewise, individualism likewise. ↗

— James Buchan

#individualism #islam #liberty #likewise #muslim

We're not perfect, but we do have democracy. ↗

— Hugo Chavez

#not perfect #perfect

Television is democracy at its ugliest. ↗

— Paddy Chayefsky

#democracy #television #ugliest