Sally Yates Quotes

To confront criminals, we need to finish with corruption. If we don't do this, there is no hope.

We must uphold the fighting of tigers and flies at the same time, resolutely investigating law-breaking cases of leading officials and also earnestly resolving the unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems which happen all around people.

We must weed out corruption and build a strong system of justice that the people can trust.

There is no compromise when it comes to corruption. You have to fight it.

Business does not go where there is corruption and the rule of law does not apply.

While giving a clear majority to my government in 2014, the people of the country had also given a clear mandate to take strict action against corruption and black money.

We have realized that corruption is rife, and we are going to address it. We are going to root out corruption, and that is a promise I can make.

I want to rid the country of corruption and return our economic environment.

Personally I don't think solving corruption is such a big problem.

I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an end to corruption would mean an end to poverty.

We do not need international help to stop corruption, we need strong Louisiana Leadership.

I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies.

We mustn't hesitate to cut corruption at its roots.

I promise, before God and my community, to seek reforms so that the powerful and corrupt are no longer above the law.

Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.

My government will be open. Anyone found guilty of corruption will be dealt with in accordance with the law. If you are corrupt you will have to hang your boots.

We're doing a lot about corruption... it takes a long time and we are doing the right measures. It took 20 years for the system under successive military governments to become so corrupt, so it will take time to bring it under control.

Nobody is immune to corruption. The difference is in how the society responds to corruption. Are the corrupt in jail as they are in Israel and most democracies. Or are they leaders in the government as in Palestine under the PLO.

The fight against corruption is a grave political struggle vital to the very existence of the party and the state.

Without legal and political institutions that control corruption, pro-growth policies will be ineffective.

Corruption undermines public confidence in our country and institutions. It is a huge cost to the economy. Combating it will take courage, determination and perseverance. The most effective means of doing it is by creating a climate not receptive to corruption.

Nothing is more important than the issue of bribery, corruption, and illicit payments. This plague puts a premium on illegal activity while ignoring price and quality. It is impossible to develop confidence in an international trading system when bribery and corruption are such prevalent aspects of many economies in the world.

Sometimes I think that before we set up war crimes tribunals we should set up Corruption Inquiries and Commissions as corruption always is present in these states.

I want either less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.

How do you criticize corrupt public officials without attacking their honor or reputation?