Quotes about Government
In my home state of Indiana we prove every day that you can build a growing economy on balanced budgets, low taxes.
— Mike Pence
The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the Government to remove the Indians to the homes assigned them west of the Mississippi.
— Martin Van Buren
Honesty, capacity, and industry are nowhere more indispensable than in public employment.
— William McKinley
When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.
— Herbert Hoover
The highest honor in the church is not government but service.
— John Calvin
Wouldn't you want to be indicted by the govenment for a high crime? It's a great thrill. It's an honor. It's a compliment. It's fun. I'm enjoying every minute of it!
— Abbie Hoffman
I hope to see the day when, as in the early days of our country, we don't have public schools. The churches will have taken them over again and Christians will be running them.
— Jerry Falwell
When the shadow of the Presidential and Congressional election is lifted we shall, I hope to be in a better temper to legislate.
— James A. Garfield
Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity.
— Mother Teresa
Lay then the axe to the root, and teach governments humanity. It is their sanguinary punishments which corrupt mankind.
— Thomas Paine
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
— Aesop
Our new faith-based laws have removed government as a roadblock to people of faith who hear the call.
— George W. Bush