Hosni Mubarak Quotes

My goal for reform is not necessarily to pass laws but to make sure the laws are being followed.

This House cannot function without an open, accountable, and independent ethics process; and the molestation of that process by the majority is an abuse of power that cannot stand.

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

In the Mexico we want, there is no room for corruption, for cover-ups, and least of all for impunity.

Americans deserve an attorney general that will be honest with them, they deserve an attorney general who will uphold the basic standards of political independence and accountability.

It's time for these people to have accountability for what is being done.

You will find in me a loyal head of state who is ready listen and understand, warn and advise as well as to defend the public interest at all times.

When you establish a powerful position, the first think you have to do is check that power and make it accountable.

All persons who take part in government are accountable for their actions.

Lack of accountability in any decision making structure is not tolerable.

With a good [political] system, even evil men cannot do evil.

I want to live … where the people who make the rules have to live by them.

In my capacity as a board member of the OfS, I hope to be impartial, objective, and fair.

Balance is a good thing - checks and balances are a good thing.

If there is not competent Opposition, the government that comes to power won't have anyone to hold them accountable.

In my very first Cabinet meeting, I told my colleagues we must take on corruption, lawlessness, casteism, and the politics of appeasement.

When I became governor, I vowed to restore the public's trust.

We either believe in accountability or we don't.

The West has institutions that can punish the misconduct of individuals. What drove Rwanda and Africa into decline was the fact that certain people weren't held accountable. When we move to make corrupt mayors or officers answer to the courts, people always immediately say that we are repressive. But should we allow these people to continue to get away with it?

Democracy cannot breathe, indeed will die, if those enjoined to protect it and uphold the laws snuff it out - with no consequences.

Transparency and accountability must be restored in politics.

People elect me to make sure the chief of police is the right chief of police. They elect me to make sure I have the right person running the airport.

Mayors are accountable. Local governments are accountable.

Agencies must know who they are accountable to. If the agencies know who they are accountable to but we cannot say who they are accountable to, then really it is a very sad situation that is bound to be misused. It is bound to affect human rights.

The NCAA is acting like they can or are willing to self-police. It doesn't appear that they are willing to do it to the degree that they should.