Justin Trudeau Quotes

Americans are calling for a return to common sense in how we solve problems and how the people communicate with their government.

Transparency in government, no less than transparency in choosing government, remains a vital national interest in a democracy.

Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix.

When you can't do any housecleaning because everything that goes on is a damned secret, then we're on our way to something the Founding Fathers didn't have in mind. Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix.

Nothing so diminishes democracy as secrecy.

What makes our country unique is its commitment to being open, to making its leaders accountable.

The more aspects of life that can be moved from private reign to public realm, the better it is for politics.

We don't hide our space program. We don't keep secrets and cover things up. We do it all up front and in public. That's the way freedom is, and we wouldn't change it for a minute.

Transparency is the hallmark of Prime Minister Modi's government.

I think good governance and good politics can go together.

We are world leaders in open and transparent government.

I think the American people have a lot of questions about the governance of this country.

Meaningful ethics reform is vital to restoring public confidence in Missouri's political system.

It's absolutely right that we scrutinise the leaders who after all are going to be in a position of great power.

If we cannot share aspects of our secret work with the public, we should do so with their elected representatives. For CIA oversight is a vital link to the open society we defend. It's a defining feature of the U.S. intelligence community and one of the many things that distinguishes us from the hostile services we face in the field.

Where civil society thrives, governments operate with more transparency and accountability. This creates a tangible impact on the lives of everyday citizens.

Transparency and accountability must be restored in politics.

With every new class of representatives that comes to Congress, there is a greater recognition of the perils of private financing of campaigns. I believe that by pulling back the curtain on the daily pressures faced by members of Congress, we can show the public how critical this reform is to the salvation of our democracy.

As a senator, I will prioritize overturning the current system and restoring openness and integrity to our government to return power to the people.

The more government transparency, the better.

We want to make sure Arizona residents have the opportunity to learn about the decisions we are making and have a chance to participate in the process.

I think government is serious business and important.

The ANC must ensure that South Africa does not become a mafia state because once you reach that state, all the wheels have come off.

Even if you assume presidents were democratically elected they still have no right to keep secrets from the American people.

I believe in term limits for presidents because I think that there is no doubt I'm a better president now than I was when I start.