Louise Slaughter Quotes

Most of all, be honest with yourself and make sure those in political office, our so called public servants, are being honest, holding them accountable for their actions!

Truth is the glue that holds government together.

I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics.

Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.

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.

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.

The citizens of New Hampshire expect and deserve a government as clean as our mountain streams and as open as our blue skies. Today let us pledge together to make this government - the people's government - clean, open and honest.

All my life I have fought corruption.

In politics there is no honor.

Armed with purity of intentions and firmness of purpose, I may reasonably entertain the hope of being able to clear the administrative agency of all corruption and incompetency, and impart to it the maximum of honesty and efficiency. I now warn my officials of all ranks that I have fully made up my mind to put down corruption and intrigue wherever they may be found.

All Americans want our government to have a moral compass.

I have always been brazen. That's why I can't tolerate corruption.

If people can't expect their government to be honest and clean, they can't expect anything from it.

But there will be no justice, there will be no government of the people, by the people, and for the people, as long as the government and its officials permit bribery in any form.

There are actually very few US politicians who have integrity and vision.

Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.

Even with the right political climate, would the wrong people refrain from doing the wrong thing?

I'm concerned about truth and credibility in government.

Truth is certainly a branch of morality and a very important one to society.

Men must turn square corners when they deal with the Government.

In plain Texas talk, it's 'do the right thing'

Moral authority comes from following universal and timeless principles like honesty, integrity, treating people with respect.

I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust.

The American people want to have trust in their leaders.

I like honesty and fair play.