James Dobson Quotes

Here's to democracy. May we get the government we deserve.

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

If God had wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates.

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.

The elections are the greatest symbol of participation and political reform.

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

You've got to vote for someone. It's a shame, but it's got to be done.

People are what this election is all about.

I still have a great deal of faith in our political system and a great deal of faith in the American people and voter.

I think it's important to vote.

I hold the opinion that it is lawful [for a Muslim] to participate in elections [in non-Islamic countries], as this may reduce suffering, and it is a way to choose the better among the available candidates. I believe participating in elections will, in any event, contribute to the reduction of evil and be a forum for countering bad policies and exposing their deficiencies, as well as being an opportunity to present proposals of a different kind that may help people.

You damned fools. You can either vote for me for mayor or you can go to hell

I ran for public office to do something good.

I am an elected official. I am a parent.

What I don't like is when people don't like the establishment, they don't like the current government, they combat that by saying 'I don't like politics.' Go out, have your say, vote against the government. It's the most important thing.

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

Voting for a politician is very different then saying you like somebody or don't like somebody.

The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.

Take it from me: Elections matter.

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

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

When you become active in the system and communicate to your representatives, and they don't vote in accordance with your values, your responsibility is to support candidates who will.