Bainbridge Colby Quotes

I am a loyal American. I am extremely proud of the work I have done for the United States and for my country and her people. I expect to be treated as such by the representatives of my government and those who report its work.

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

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

You know, we're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected.

A man may be loyal to his government and yet oppose the particular principles and methods of administration.

...the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism, is loyalty to the Nation ALL the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.

... we, the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.

When you look at every government, they're our elected officials, and you have to have some form of respect for them.

Being a patriot doesn't mean prioritizing service to government above all else. Being a patriot means knowing when to protect your country, knowing when to protect your Constitution, knowing when to protect your countrymen, from the violations of and encroachments of adversaries. And those adversaries don't have to be foreign countries.

You have to support the government, not to me personally; I do not want anyone cultivating loyalty to me. I don't like that.

We will never be a part of any plot against those who are governing our country.

I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.

Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don't understand the nature of government.

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

My position is that it isn't government's job to mandate patriotism. To me, mandating a pledge of allegiance to a government is something Saddam Hussein would do.

Stand up and pledge with me: A government of the United States is not on the auction block. And America is not for sale!

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.

It is not the Government, the members of Parliament to whom the ultimate decision belongs, it is up to you to go forward sure of your sacred right of free opinion, sure of your patriotism.

Why would I be willing to challenge my Republican leadership? Because my allegiance will always be to the Constitution and the American people first and foremost, not to my political party.

Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government when it's wrong.

I still have a great deal of faith in our political system and a great deal of faith in the American people and voter.

The highest political buzz word is not liberty, equality, fraternity or solidarity; it is service.

I happen to think that American politics is one of the noblest arts of mankind; and I cannot do anything else but write about it.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President or any other public official.