Ron Davies Quotes

I am especially proud of taking on issues most central to the health of our American democracy.

I believe that everyone should participate in democracy and enjoy doing it.

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

Democracy is not a result. Democracy is a process.

Our constitutional democracy demands our participation, not just every four years, but all the time.

Voting is the only way to make change in a democracy.

If you can't put your values into your vote, we don't have a democracy.

I firmly believe the way forward for our nation is to have a robust democracy.

The reality is that government is a participative process.

We have to protect our democracy.

I would say that every political party must remain in some form in a state or the Centre for the sake of democracy.

Improved turnout will give parliament and government the appearance of being more legitimate.

I do think that we are facing a crisis in our democracy. As true patriots, each and every one of us has to speak up, speak out, and change those in charge. Our democracy depends upon it.

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

I think for voters what matters is the values that drive the government.

It is unfortunate that people believe that in order to democratise something you have to get politicians out of the system.

And in Canada we, you know, it costs us three or $400 million to have an election. You know, it's always been my position that we shouldn't complain about that; that's the price of admission for a living in a great democracy.

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

Politics is a good thing!

Voting is the foundational act that breathes life into the principle of the consent of the governed.

In democracy, every election is a learning process. You learn from every election, the one that you win and the one that you lose. And then you prepare for the next one.

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction.

The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And, of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion.

Politics is not perfect but it's the best available nonviolent means of changing how we live.

I feel it's a person's duty to participate in the governing of the country in which he lives.