#democracy

We should seek international support for our mutual objectives abroad, in promoting freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, and also the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. ↗

— Robert Menendez

#also #democracy #destruction #elimination #freedom

As Dio observed later, democracy sounded very well and good, “but its results are seen not to agree at all with its title. Monarchy, on the contrary, has an unpleasant sound, but is a most practical form of government to live under. For it is easier to find a single excellent man than many of them. ↗

— Stacy Schiff

#monarchy #politics #life

Israel was not created in order to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom. ↗

— John F. Kennedy

#brave #broken #carries #child #created

The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all. ↗

— John F. Kennedy

#ignorance #impairs #security #voter

While we enjoy the benefits of living in the greatest democracy in the world, we must be ever conscious of the fact that none of the achievements or freedoms enjoyed in America would be possible without the price that has been paid for by our servicemen and women. ↗

— Mark Kennedy

#america #been #benefits #conscious #democracy

Judicial review has been a part of our democracy in this constitutional government for over 200 years. ↗

— Ron Kind

#constitutional #constitutional government #democracy #government #judicial

Democracy not only requires equality but also an unshakable conviction in the value of each person, who is then equal. ↗

— Jeane Kirkpatrick

#conviction #democracy #each #equal #equality

To acquire immunity to eloquence is of the utmost importance to the citizens of a democracy. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

#citizens #democracy #eloquence #immunity #importance

Protection of private property is a fundamental right protected in a strong democracy. ↗

— Jim Ryun

#fundamental #fundamental right #private #private property #property

If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state. ↗

— John Ralston Saul

#allowed #attempt #capitalism #corrupt #democracy