Martin O'Malley Quotes

Elections are about the future.

Elections are about choosing sides, but inaugurations are about closing ranks.

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

It's important that we vote, because this is how we can bring about change and bring about reform, and, honestly, I don't see Donald Trump, anything that he's saying to be effective or comprehensive. Instead of really uniting our country - we are the United States of America - he is dividing us.

Take it from me: Elections matter.

In a government such as ours we have vigorous contests to determine who should lead. The recent election was no exception. Now we inaugurate a new government on a day that transcends any one individual or any one party.

The people have spoken. Their decision is sovereign. We all respect it... I wish good luck to those who will now govern France.

Today in India there are all sections of people, as the BJP realized when the poor voted them out.

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction.

I have just come out of an electoral experience with the people of my country in which I invited them to join me in a partnership for governance.

You know, we're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected.

Any politician in a democracy has to be mindful of public opinion.

Democratic government consists of listening, deciding, persuading.

A government which results from election is more divine than one which results from succession.

Every single election in every country has a component of a referendum in it.

The best way to build a house is not from the top, but from the bottom. When you go to the polls, vote from the bottom up.

We need a modern people's lobby that empowers all of us to choose our leaders and set our agenda. Imagine voting for a president we're truly excited about. Imagine a government that promotes capitalism and civil rights.

Voters go into the ballot box with big ideas in their mind: leadership, change, experience, hope.

I used to be of the opinion that it didn't matter who you voted for. The world balanced itself out and kept on truckin'. Which is true, but politics are still important.

Look, the people will elect the government they think best.

At the end of the day, European politicians face the ballot box, as do all of us politicians.

It's the public which decides its Chief Minister. We live in a democracy.

I always say, when they ask me about American politics, is for you guys to decide who you elect.

I think JR would make a better President than the one we have now.

It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people.