Manmohan Singh Quotes

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.

Democracy is much too important to be left to public opinion.

The process of our democracy must not be imperiled by the denial of essential powers of free government.

The fight for reform comes down to a simple goal: giving our citizens the confidence that government serves the people first and the people only.

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.

We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation.

That is why I came to conclusion that the election must take place, so that the republic can have a government. If I were to say that everything will change for the better immediately, that would not be true. The struggle will continue for a long time.

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

America is a country ready to be taken, in fact, longing to be taken by political leaders ready to restore democracy and trust to the political process.

Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.

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.

But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try to do what is right.

I leave it up to the government to make good decisions for Americans.

Voters will decide how they want to be governed.

Good government is good politics.

The essence of good government is trust.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

National security laws must protect national security. But they must also protect the public trust and preserve the ability of an informed electorate to hold its government to account.

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

Government is not a bottom line enterprise. You can get yourself elected ... but you can't fire the legislature if they won't do what you want.

Democracy must first be safe for America before it can be safe for the world

It is citizen participation that nourishes the strength of a democracy.

To speak practically and as a citizen, unlike those who call themselves no-government men, I ask for, not at once no government, but at once a better government. Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it.

Institutionalizing dissent in our agencies moves us toward a healthier democracy and helps fulfill our founders' vision.

The collective judgment of the electorate must be respected.