Kelly Ayotte Quotes

What does it mean to be an American? While each of us may have our own specific answer to that question, we likely can agree on the basic principles of America: freedom, equal opportunity, and rights accompanied by responsibilities.

Since its inception, our Nation has stood on the foundations of compassion and justice.

The United States is not a nation based upon race, creed, or religion - we are a nation based upon our loyalty and allegiance to our country and her principles.

Democracy is a value in itself. It doesn't have to be defended [justified] any more than freedom has to be defended.

We are not against any man—or any nation—or any system—except as it is hostile to freedom.

We know, deep down, that repression is not the wave of the future. We know that the desire for freedom is not confined to, or owned by, any culture; it is the inborn hope of our humanity. We know that free governments are the only way to ensure that the strong are just and the weak are valued. And we know that when we lose sight of our ideals, it is not democracy that has failed. It is the failure of those charged with preserving and protecting democracy.

What makes America great is our commitment to our values of inclusivity and opportunity for all.

You cannot be democratic one day, and undemocratic on another. It is a state of mind, it is a way of living, and it is an essence of action.

The challenge is always before us. Whenever we lose sight of the principles that mattered to our founders we run into trouble.

I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden.

The fundamentals that founded our great nation included the freedom of speech and religion.

Tolerance is carved into the rostrum of the U.S. House of Representatives and intolerance should not be carved into the U.S. Constitution.

What makes revolutionary thought unique is its clarity and dignity, and its clear grasp of freedom and justice: simple, clear words that are understood without the need for any help from elite writers or thinkers.

Throughout my first year in office, I have stood up for principles that will guide our country back toward the path of freedom and prosperity.

The motive power of democracy is love.

I urge calm and sensitivity to the fundamental civil liberties of our country.

We do believe that freedom, the right to choose, the right to vote, respect and justice is the fundamental right of all people. All people must obtain these rights.

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.

The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities.

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

Tonight, we reclaim our country so that we can pass on to future generations the freedoms and the opportunity that we have inherited from those who came before us.

It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

You know that being an American is more than a matter of where your parents came from. It is a belief that all men are created free and equal and that everyone deserves an even break.

Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe.

I'm an American. We've translated democracy and brotherhood and equality into enterprise and opportunity and success - and that's getting Americanised.