On the acquisition of Louisiana, in the year 1803, the attention of the government of the United States, was early directed towards exploring and improving the new territory. Meriwether Lewis acquisitionattentiondirect Change image and share on social
The organized workers of America, free in their industrial life, conscious partners in production, secure in their homes and enjoying a decent standard of living, will prove the finest bulwark against the intrusion of alien doctrines of government. John L. Lewis alienamericabulwark share on social
If you're an old pro, you know how well you're doing when you're doing it, and your inner government spanks you if you're not doing well. Jerry Lewis governmentprospank Change image and share on social
Patient autonomy is paramount to the oath that we take when we enter the profession of medicine. That is why I am appalled when the federal government gets between my patients and their right to the full range of medical information and complete access to health care. Ami Bera accessappallautonomy share on social
It's a very sobering feeling to be up in space and realize that one's safety factor was determined by the lowest bidder on a government contract. Alan Shepard biddercontractdetermine Change image and share on social
The job of a journalist is to find out stuff. The job of the government - sometimes - is to keep stuff secret. There's a natural tension there. Alex Gibney findgovernmentjob Change image and share on social
The whole duty of government is to prevent crime and to preserve contracts. Lord Melbourne contractcrimeduty Change image and share on social
The Chinese government learnt how to manage the Internet from Western developed countries; we have not learnt enough yet. Lu Wei chinesecountrydevelop Change image and share on social
For the first time in the history of Bihar, I provided a stable government. Despite being denied funds by the Centre, Bihar survived on its resources. I provided pucca dwellings to half a million Dalit families. Lalu Prasad Yadav biharcentredalit share on social
I am obligated and I will pay hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes to the American government. I already paid and I will keep paying whatever taxes I owe based on my time as a U.S. citizen. Eduardo Saverin americanbasecitizen Change image and share on social
