Joko Widodo Quotes

I have reaffirmed my political will to work towards national unity.

If I'm the president, I will call in all the different political opinions to come together and to make one front to the benefit of Mexico.

I didn't come into politics to change the Labour Party. I came into politics to change the country.

In the past 20 years and more since China embarked on the road of reform and opening up, we have moved steadfastly to promote political restructuring and vigorously build democratic politics under socialism.

I will work in partnership with the Government, all political parties, and civil society to safeguard and advance the future of all Singaporeans.

I've always believed that if you support reform or you support a particular idea that you ought to fund that idea first and not the system.

Each one of us, and, indeed, all those who aspire to national leadership must bring their own visions, views and styles to the business of reforming Nigeria, and the search for solutions.

The reform of government needs to continue.

As long I still have a breath left in me I will dedicate myself fully to China's reform.

We need someone to turn things around in America.

Periods of cooperation between political parties shouldn't be taken for granted; they are a stunning human achievement.

We hope President Obama will now respect the will of the people, change course, and commit to making the changes they are demanding. To the extent he is willing to do this, we are ready to work with him.

Reform is China's second revolution.

In fact, things are moving along rather well in Iraq. Nothing is perfect, of course, and freedom is messy work. The cooperation of the three major interests in Iraq has been remarkable.

The completion of the Iraqi cabinet with the appointment of three critical ministers is also confirmation of continued movement toward a just and democratic society in Iraq.

In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while being threatened with death.

I spent 10 years fighting for reform in Cook County, and I didn't change my DNA when I got to Washington.

Bipartisanship is “the oil of national government.”

My goal for the Arab world is to change the status quo, which is horrible politically, religiously, economically, in every way.

Why, Sir, most schemes of political improvement are very laughable things.

Constant, patient reform—the only kind of reform compatible with Democratic stability—is unsatisfying.

How much reform do you think this institution [Congress] can take?

My whole deal is reforming, changing, shaking up Washington. It sure needs it.

Nelson Mandela understood that social transformation and economic transformation go hand in hand.

I just want to work with legislative council members from across the political spectrum to get things done.