Michael Hayden Quotes

And they understand that to be an effective member of a democracy, you have to accept responsibility.

I want people to learn what democracy means.

We are in a democratic society. It's our job to question.

Democracy is something that you must learn each generation. It has to be taught.

I'd rather vote for something I want and not get it than vote for something I don't want, and get it.

I think it's the height of patriotism to continue to exercise your right as a citizen and to hold your government to account. Isn't that what the very essence of democracy is about?

Democracy depends on well educated and engaged citizens.

A democracy is predicated on an educated citizenry. You cannot have a democracy with people that are more interested in what Nicole Kidman is doing or whoever the latest fashion model is.

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

Democracy requires an informed citizenry able to question its government.

Every voter has a right to criticise a government and comment on its functioning.

Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.

A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency.

The Greens have every right to run, that's what democracy is, and they should argue their point by saying how they think people should vote, not by telling us to be silent.

But, you know, I'm sorry, I think democracy requires participation. I mean, I don't want to proselytize but I do feel some sort of duty to participate in the process in some way other than just blindly getting behind a political party.

People say, 'If you don't vote, then you don't have a right to say anything. But nine times outta 10, I pay more taxes than they do - so even if I don't vote, I still have the right to speak out.

Decision making in a democracy depends above all on knowledge and not just the intel available to presidents and policymakers.

Democracy is interactive... It's a constant job of information, education, explanation, listening, and interactive communication.

I believe that people who do not vote in this country have no right to complain about the government that we are now living under. By the same token, if you don't really vote in television, you're never going to have your way. Write a letter to the president of the network.

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

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

By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.

I kinda halfway paid attention to politics during my early years, but the older you get, the more you realize it's very important to pay attention to who gets elected. They can ruin the country.

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

Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself too. Don't just vote. Know what you're voting for, and stand by that.