#govern

I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable. ↗

— Victoria Woodhull

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If Congress refuse to listen to and grant what women ask, there is but one course left then to pursue. What is there left for women to do but to become the mothers of the future government? ↗

— Victoria Woodhull

#become #congress #course #future #government

A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government. ↗

— Bob Woodward

#aspects #bond #confidentiality #enables #government

The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon was too willing to use the power of government to settle scores and get even with enemies. ↗

— Bob Woodward

#bound #come #even #get #government

Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government. ↗

— Bob Woodward

#carefully #done #fairly #government #more

Government is an unnecessary evil. Human beings, when accustomed to taking responsibility for their own behavior, can cooperate on a basis of mutual trust and helpfulness. ↗

— Fred Woodworth

#accustomed #basis #behavior #beings #cooperate

I'm tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn't work. Of course it doesn't work. We are supposed to work it. ↗

— Alexander Woollcott

#course #democracy #hearing #i #said

It is important to recognize the differences between the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism. The treatment of those detained at Abu Ghraib is governed by the Geneva Conventions, which have been signed by both the U.S. and Iraq. ↗

— John Yoo

#been #between #both #conventions #detained

It urges policy makers and the Supreme Court to make the mistake of curing what could prove to be an isolated problem by disarming the government of its principal weapon to stop future terrorist attacks. ↗

— John Yoo

#could #court #curing #disarming #future

That is because the conflict with al Qaeda is not governed by the Geneva Conventions, which applies only to international conflicts between states that have signed them. ↗

— John Yoo

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