Ted Yoho Quotes

Presidents come from the people and the should return to the people.

Americans want the building to continue. They expect and deserve a government that will allow that to happen.

A president must serve only the common cause of the people of the United States.

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

I hope there have been times when I made you all proud, or made you all smile or at least piqued your interest in this wonderful institution we call government.

No citizen is apolitical; as a citizen, by definition, has to take interest in public affairs.

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.

We, as citizens, are the true owners of government.

The unique thing about our country is that we don't get behind politicians, politicians get behind us.

It is our duty to watch over the actions and activities of this government and to insist that, in words as well as in deeds, the interests of our constituency primarily and of the Nation ultimately are served.

A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.

The government serves the people - not vice-versa.

[Commenting on America:] In no other country is the ideal side of public life so ignored by the mass and repudiated by its leaders.

Citizen statesmanship recognizes legitimate local or special needs, but it places the national interest first.

Wake up America.

Healthy skepticism is necessary to the continuation of our democracy. When it turns to paranoia, it becomes destructive. American history has alternated between the two .... A nation where cynicism toward government prevails cannot function effectively.

We are not the consumers of democracy, we are its proprietors.

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?

The government's intention is to function, to have debates in Parliament, and to work in the interest of the people.

We play politics for the good of our people.

Obviously, people feeling that their government is responsive to them is in the best interest of the United States. It's in the best interest of the U.K., it's in the best interest of countries all over the world.

I'm not politically vocal. I just want what's best for our country. I want our rights respected and those of my son's.

We will be fair, just, and compassionate to all, but our greatest compassion must be for our American citizens.

I very, very much want to be involved in helping those senators, congressmen, and women who support the principles that made America great.

I believe we are now in a struggle over whether or not we are going to save America.