Edward Norton Quotes

We don’t trust government, but we need government….Government didn’t land here from Mars. We elected them.

No, I look at the senators and pray for the country!

I believe that it is my right and responsibility as an American to question our government when our government is wrong.

The Election Assistance Commission represents a major, unprecedented commitment from the federal government to sustained freedom and vibrant democracy. I am humbled by the prospect of being one its charter members.

For me, the definition of a patriot is someone who is willing to constantly question the government; that's what separates us from other countries.

Ask not what you can do for your country; ask what your government is doing to you.

Presidents come from the people and the should return to the people.

I'm a better American than 99% of the guys in the White House.

I believe to go along to get along is unpatriotic. I believe that agreeing with your government on everything they do is unpatriotic. I believe a patriot stands up and holds your government's feet to the fire. Because if you do that, you will get good government.

I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

I very, very much want to be involved in helping those senators, congressmen, and women who support the principles that made America great.

I am a loyal American. I am extremely proud of the work I have done for the United States and for my country and her people. I expect to be treated as such by the representatives of my government and those who report its work.

My primary motivation for running for the 9th Congressional District is that I strongly believe that one of the hallmarks of the American democracy is a representative form of democracy.

I love Canada. I am from Canada. I will bash the Canadian government but never Canada.

You have to trust your government. Don't let every scar, every wart, every hiccup condemn the whole body.

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

Congress, even with its frustrations, is the greatest instrument for justice and human welfare in the world.

My family has been in politics a long time in Los Angeles. We very much believe we are elected to represent the people. I mean, I am to give voice to, you know, the over half a million people I represent in my congressional district. I mean, that's the way it works.

Stand up and pledge with me: A government of the United States is not on the auction block. And America is not for sale!

What is good about the United States is the sense that you can disagree with the government and not be seen as unpatriotic, although many in the government will try to make you seem unpatriotic.

I mean those people who are interested in good government will certainly contribute in order to make certain there's some counter-balance to those whose interests in good government is less.

The great constitutional corrective in the hands of the people against usurpation of power, or corruption by their agents is the right of suffrage; and this when used with calmness and deliberation will prove strong enough.

Without the ability to talk about government power, there's no way for citizens to make sure this power isn't being misused.

I was reluctant to be critical of the United States because I thought the United States could do no wrong; that the government could not lie to its people.