No law can give power to private persons; every law transfers power from private persons to government. Isabel Paterson givegovernmentlaw Change image and share on social
To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions. Kim Campbell ambitionbetraychance share on social
I don't go to the federal government and say, 'Fund my program.' Rick Scott federalfundgovernment Change image and share on social
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history. Dalai Lama centurychangechina share on social
Though the people support the government, the government should not support the people. Grover Cleveland governmentpeoplesupport Change image and share on social
In the scheme of our national government, the presidency is preeminently the people's office. Grover Cleveland governmentnationaloffice Change image and share on social
Communism is a hateful thing, and a menace to peace and organized government. Grover Cleveland communismgovernmenthateful Change image and share on social
The government needs to defend its people, to take necessary actions even if they are extremely painful and tragic. Isaac Herzog actiondefendextremely Change image and share on social
As a practising lawyer, I was mediocre, but I worked hard as a law officer of the state government and on the private side. After becoming a judge, I maintained a low profile in other activities and concentrated only on judicial work. P. Sathasivam activityconcentrategovernment share on social
A power has risen up in the government greater than the people themselves, consisting of many and various and powerful interests, combined into one mass, and held together by the cohesive power of the vast surplus in the banks. John C. Calhoun bankcohesivecombine share on social
