William McKinley Quotes

If we had a consensus we wouldn't have to go to a referendum.

Discussion is the bedrock of American democracy.

The freedom to persuade and suggest is the essence of the democratic process.

The method of democracy is to bring ... conflicts out into the open where their special claims can be seen and appraised, where they can be discussed and judged.

I hate to see the entire issue decided on as narrow a base, but ... the size of the vote is more important than the arguments that are made.

Decision by majorities is as much an expedient as lighting by gas.

We'll vote when we have the votes.

In a democracy, you can be right and still lose power.

The will of the majority will be respected.

I do not want the voice of the people shut out.

Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.

It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.

I think the American people should express their preferences, and we'll accept their choice.

We respect opposition to any position or policy. But we believe that the opinion that should prevail and be respected is that of the majority.

A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy.

As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the majority of people will enjoy.

Logically, in a society ostensibly grounded on representative government, it would seem reasonable that a majority of the people in a State would elect a majority of that State’s legislators.

Voters do not decide issues. They decide who will decide issues.

Legislating should be done in a manner that is understandable to the governed.

The reason it takes so long to pass legislation is to give each and every one of you an opportunity to be heard.

A majority can do anything.

Reason will conclude that where multitude is, there is the truth.

Democracy is based on the idea that the people rule and that the best decisions are made in public view.

Democratic government consists of listening, deciding, persuading.

Majorities without discipline are not majorities.