Jerrold Nadler Quotes

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

If it [the American flag] is not defended, it is defamed.

Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.

The building of America has had its fair share of mistakes, but it's a constitution that's the jewel of democracy, the envy of many, and it's the most generous nation in the world.

At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and citizenship.

It is the right of a democratically elected parliament to act in defence of our traditional liberties, and everything should be done to keep it that way.

I have to thank the People, the Congress, and the Government of the United States for my liberation.

As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending.

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.

I have faith in the United States and our ability to make good decisions based on the facts.

The American people need to know that there are folks here fighting as hard as they can for individual liberty, economic freedom, appropriate national security and the fundamental moral values that have made our nation the greatest nation in the history of mankind.

The American people can be - and deserve to be - assured that actions taken in their defense are consistent with their values and their laws.

It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism.

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.

It is crucial that members of Congress cast votes that are supportive of the values upon which our nation was founded: equality, freedom, and opportunity for all people.

With fear of stating the obvious: Freedom belongs to 'We the People,' not 'They the Politicians.'

I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it.

Working Americans who believe in our country and who believe in our Constitution are saying, 'Enough is enough!'

We must be loyal to the forum of our government.

We have been taught to regard a representative of the people as a sentinel on the watch-tower of liberty.

I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable.

The German voting system is the freest in the world, much freer than the French, English, or American system, because not only does it operate in accordance with the principle that every one shall have a direct and secret vote, but the powers of the State are exercised faithfully and conscientiously to carry out that principle in practice. The constitutional life of the German Nation is of a thoroughly democratic character.

Any government is free to the people under it where the laws rule and the people are a party to the laws.

Don’t apologize for your values. Tell the world why you are proud of America …. Being American means being free …