Elizabeth May Quotes

I guess my natural inclination is to finish what I started. We have a Conservative government in Nova Scotia. What I want to see is a Conservative government in Ottawa.

You know, we have main English language parties, federalist parties, and traditionally the ones to watch would be the Conservatives, who form the government, and then the Liberals.

The Senate floor is and always has been the great arena of our democracy. I spent eight years in my younger life as a boxer, and sometimes when I enter the chamber, I think, 'This is the ring. The American people can see us here and listen to our arguments. This is where the fights matter.'

Language is at the root of Quebec nationalism.

There have been so many times when I challenged Republicans on air - in big moments.

Stephen Harper is probably the most dangerous human being ever elevated to power in Canada.

If I were to say anything to people I may say people should vote for those who are respectful to democracy, rule of law, who get on well with people.

Naidu boasts of governance but does not understand what governance means.

People deserve to see a governor who is hustling every day.

I want a group of Green MPs who will demonstrate to Canadians that it's possible to be respectful, ethical, hard working and actually stick to principle.

We have to reform the entire political process. It's got to start with leadership by example.

Reading a teleprompter is not what makes you presidential. It's your actions that you take, and it's democracy.

The other day, I was taking part in an audience Q&A when I was roundly scolded by a woman for 'allowing the BBC to ruin the English language.' Naturally I felt terrible, as I had no idea either that it was happening or that I was responsible.

I think what we have to do is speak about the issues and speak about my record.

Americans are calling for a return to common sense in how we solve problems and how the people communicate with their government.

Politicians should be judged on their actions, rather than necessarily their views on scripture.

Politicians can and should be held accountable for their choices.

Our political leaders have great responsibilities, but as with many situations in life, people often rise or fall to meet your expectations. Our responsibility as citizens is to expect our leaders to lead and to give them enough support so that they may do so.

Anyone standing for leader of the Labour party has a responsibility to speak truth, because without that we will never win power.

It's easy to give your opinion in front of the television without any responsibility.

As leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, I commit to work with all Conservatives to live up to the promise of our great country.

We critique all politicians who are in power, whenever there's a talking point.

Somebody should tell the president of Mexico that when he appears on American television, he should speak English.

If human rights are supposed to have any meaning, then they have to be discussed openly.

It's perfectly legal in this country to change your mind. But when you're a governor, you have to admit it. You can't hide behind parliamentary tricks. That's the difference, and that's the kind of leader we need in the White House. Stop the Washington bull and let's get things done.