“The greatest advances of civilization, whether in architecture or painting, in science and literature, in industry or agriculture, have never come from centralized government.”
— Milton Friedman
Author: Milton Friedman
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“The Government and the Parliament, even the House of Lords, will consent to a large increase of electors; and men who have not considered the subject fully will imagine they have gained much by the concession.”
— John Bright
Author: John Bright
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“Power must be used, but it must be tempered by soul-searching and the recognition of our human capacity for error. That is the maxim that should inform our approach to every challenge, from reforming state government to engaging in foreign affairs.”
— Eliot Spitzer
Author: Eliot Spitzer
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“If everybody in this town connected with politics had to leave town because of chasing women and drinking, you would have no government.”
— Barry Goldwater
Author: Barry Goldwater
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“Although my seat is a contest between Labour and the Lib Dems, it could well make the difference between a Labour and a Tory government at the next election. In terms of international development, this choice is a very clear one.”
— Lucy Powell
Author: Lucy Powell
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“The Imperial German Government will not expect the Government of the United States to omit any word or any act necessary to the performance of its sacred duty of maintaining the rights of the United States and its citizens and of safeguarding their free exercise and enjoyment.”
— William Jennings Bryan
Author: William Jennings Bryan
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“To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches.”
— Thomas Paine
Author: Thomas Paine
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“Thankfully, due to the United Kingdom and the commitment of the Westminster government we are able to ensure that money brought in, whether it be from the City of London or from North Sea oil, can be pooled and directed to wherever it is needed most. That is what being in the United Kingdom is all about.”
— Iain Duncan Smith
Author: Iain Duncan Smith
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“Leaders at the highest levels of our government are undertaking a deliberate and systematic effort to redefine our government, our economy and our country.”
— Marco Rubio
Author: Marco Rubio
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“But those who believe that what our people desire is big government are living in a state of delusion.”
— Marco Rubio
Author: Marco Rubio
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“When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future.”
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Category: government
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