Quotes about Legitimacy

Patriotism is strong nationalistic feeling for a country whose borders and whose legitimacy and whose ethnic composition is taken for granted. Votes: 5

Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum. Votes: 5

I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion. Votes: 5

The UN's unique legitimacy flows from a universal perception that it pursues a larger purpose than the interests of one country or a small group of countries. Votes: 5

In November 2000, the Republicans stole from America our most precious right of all: the right to free and fair elections... Now President Bush occupies the White House, but with questionable legitimacy. Votes: 5

The simplest and most basic meaning of the symbol of the Goddess is the acknowledgment of the legitimacy of female power as a beneficent and independent power. Votes: 4

Most centrist Democrats... try to distance themselves from controversies that recall the 1960s. There are journalistic centrists as well, who avoid hard truths for the sake of acceptance and legitimacy. Votes: 4

To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions. Votes: 4

There's a hardening of the culture. Reality TV has lowered the standards of entertainment. You're left wondering about the legitimacy of relationships. It's probably harder to entertain the same people with a more classic form of writing, and romantic comedies are a classic genre. Votes: 4

Legitimacy is the elixir of political power. Votes: 3

Legitimacy, when challenged, bases itself on an appeal to the past, while justification relates to an end that lies in the future. Violence can be justifiable, but it never will be legitimate. Votes: 3

War and preparations for war have acquired a kind of legitimacy. Votes: 2

Government loses its claim to legitimacy when it fails to fulfill its obligations. Votes: 2

Justice has taken its course and the authority and legitimacy of the legal process must be respected. Votes: 2

I certainly saw science as a kind of calling, and one with as much legitimacy as a religious calling. Votes: 2

Governments everywhere that are unable to guarantee equitable growth and social welfare have suffered a fatal decay of legitimacy. Votes: 2

Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make sure of the legitimacy of children. Votes: 2

Reaffirming the justice of the American system bolsters our legitimacy with allies, thereby encouraging further cooperation and improving our national security. Votes: 2

Everything needs to be public. The legitimacy of the courts comes from the fact that they reason openly, on the record, based on facts. Votes: 2

No matter how you cut it, this real debate on personal accounts is about the legitimacy of Social Security; it's not about the solvency of Social Security. Votes: 2

Despite its enormous power and wealth, China's ruling elite remains absolutely petrified that the free flow of information will undermine its political legitimacy, particularly among China's younger generation. Votes: 2

Unless the Security Council is restored to its pre-eminent position as the sole source of legitimacy on the use of force, we are on a dangerous path to anarchy. Votes: 2

For the earliest period of the history of Israel, all that precedes the building of the temple, not a trace can be found of any sanctuary of exclusive legitimacy. Votes: 2

The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel. Votes: 2

In a world of increasing inequality, the legitimacy of institutions that give precedence to the property rights of 'the Haves' over the human rights of 'the Have Nots' is inevitably called into serious question. Votes: 2

We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the credibility and legitimacy of the UN as the main political arena. Votes: 2

I think, though, if I had to look at the role of government and what it does in people's lives, I see the EEOC as having much more legitimacy than the others, if properly run. Votes: 2

The foundation of morality should not be made dependent on myth nor tied to any authority lest doubt about the myth or about the legitimacy of the authority imperil the foundation of sound judgment and action. Votes: 2

In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity. Votes: 2

Here, I declare that the Palestine Liberation Organization is ready to return immediately to the negotiating table on the basis of the adopted terms of reference based on international legitimacy and a complete cessation of settlement activities. Votes: 2

Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors. Votes: 2

A timeline for bringing U.S. troops home that is negotiated with the Iraqi government would also boost the Iraqi government's legitimacy and claim to self-rule, and force the Iraqi government to take responsibility for itself and its citizens. Votes: 2

The more material there is, the more need there is for filters. You don't need a printing press anymore, but you do need people who know how to cultivate sources, double-check information and put the brand of legitimacy on it. Votes: 2

At no point am I ever threatened by people who question who I am, or why I like the things I do, or my legitimacy. Because I know who I am very strongly, and I think that's what geek culture can reinforce. Votes: 2

Big oil, big steel, big agriculture avoid the open marketplace. Big corporations fix prices among themselves and thus drive out of business the small entrepreneur. Also, in their conglomerate form, the huge corporations have begun to challenge the very legitimacy of the state. Votes: 2

I think it's unfortunate that there exists only one path in America to complete social legitimacy, and that is marriage. I think, for instance, that it would be far easier for Americans to elect a black president or a female president than an unmarried president. Votes: 2

People tend to overlook the fact that North Korea's economy collapsed at about the same time as South Koreans lost faith in their own state. The late 1980s and early 1990s were a time when South Koreans were questioning the very legitimacy of their republic. Votes: 2

America needs fewer laws, not more prisons. By trying to seize far more power than is necessary over American citizens, the federal government is destroying its own legitimacy. We face a choice not of anarchy or authoritarianism, but a choice of limited government or unlimited government . Votes: 2

The purposes of the United States should not be doubted. The Security Council resolutions will be enforced - the just demands of peace and security will be met - or action will be unavoidable. And a regime that has lost its legitimacy will also lose its power. Votes: 2

The appalling crackdown that we witnessed in Hama and other Syrian cities on 30 and 31 July only erode the regime's legitimacy and increase resentment. In the absence of an end to the senseless violence and a genuine process of political reform, we will continue to pursue further EU sanctions. Votes: 2

If you look at weak democracies, the oligarchies that have taken undue control of them always seek to tamper with the vote. It is important for oligarchs to have elections to give their guy a veneer of legitimacy - and important for the vote always to turn out 'their way.' Votes: 2

We often imagine that the court serves as a sort of neutral umpire controlling the warring political branches. But this is mostly myth. The justices of the Supreme Court are themselves actors in the struggle for power, and when they intervene, they think carefully about how their decisions will affect the court's own legitimacy and authority. Votes: 2

In journalism just one fact that is false prejudices the entire work. In contrast, in fiction one single fact that is true gives legitimacy to the entire work. That's the only difference, and it lies in the commitment of the writer. A novelist can do anything he wants so long as he makes people believe in it. Votes: 2

Our efforts are not aimed at isolating Israel or de-legitimizing it; rather we want to gain legitimacy for the cause of the people of Palestine. We only aim to de-legitimize the settlement activities and the occupation and apartheid and the logic of ruthless force, and we believe that all the countries of the world stand with us in this regard. Votes: 2

Speak the truth. Transparency breeds legitimacy. Votes: 0

Society gives legitimacy and society can take it away. Votes: 0

America does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. Votes: 0

Change occurs when deeply felt private experiences are given public legitimacy. Votes: 0

The problem is the Palestinians don't recognize the legitimacy of Israel. Votes: 0

The United Nations offers international legitimacy in what we might do. Votes: 0

[ Donald Trump] deference to the president [Barack Obama] whose legitimacy he questioned. Votes: 0

The only thing a lawyer won't question is the legitimacy of his mother. Votes: 0

The habit of disguising ideology as expertise has created a deficit of legitimacy. Votes: 0

At every step Donald Trump has been - his legitimacy has been questioned. Votes: 0

Force loses its legitimacy when it is used instead of free and open discussion. Votes: 0

To put on the garment of legitimacy is the first aim of every coup. Votes: 0

The legitimacy of the leadership depends on what that country thinks of its leaders. Votes: 0

Democracy gives the aura of legitimacy to acts that would otherwise be considered tyranny. Votes: 0

... governmental defense of any theology necessarily weakens the legitimacy of both the government and the theology ... Votes: 0

The results have no relation to reality. We won't give legitimacy to something that is illegitimate. Votes: 0

The legitimacy of a war is not established by how it is organized but by what it achieves. Votes: 0

The fancy term for what America has squandered in the past year and a half or so is legitimacy. Votes: 0

As success converts treason into legitimacy, so belief converts fiction into fact, and "nothing is but what is not. Votes: 0

With Iran's long history of lies and non-cooperation, why are we talking to them? Why are we giving them legitimacy? Votes: 0

Government has a legitimate sphere of operation. The problem arises when that sphere continually expands, encompassing areas where government lacks legitimacy. Votes: 0

As much as we Egyptians treasure our military, acting alone it cannot provide the legitimacy to lay the foundations for democracy. Votes: 0

It is national parliaments, which are, and will remain, the true source of real democratic legitimacy and accountability in the EU. Votes: 0

The issue with international institutions is that there is a crisis of legitimacy. Trust in these institutions is a serious problem. Votes: 0

Misuse of the Koran to provide legitimacy for violence is common, particularly in Europe, where terrorists tend not to be well-educated Muslims. Votes: 0

Justice is the most "political" or institutional of the virtues. The legitimacy of a state rests upon its claim to do justice. Votes: 0

Global actions require local and national participation. International cooperation and action requires community perspectives and legitimacy if it is to be effective. Votes: 0

Donald Trump feels like he doesn't get the credit for being a legitimate president. He should have therapy over that legitimacy thing. Votes: 0

President Obama himself has attributed the legitimacy of the Jewish State not to its historic identity as Jewish territory, but to the Holocaust. Votes: 0

Self-ruled Taiwan cannot be expected to accept such an affront to the legitimacy of its government and the self-determination of the Taiwanese people. Votes: 0

Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government? Votes: 0

Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government? Votes: 0

Unless the power of the corporation can be organized on an accepted principle of legitimacy, it will be taken over by a Central government Votes: 0

Strong states and blocs of strong states are the only source of power and legitimacy capable of driving an international agenda in today's world. Votes: 0

The Chinese government is quickly losing its ideological legitimacy, maintain its rule with force, but cannot draw strength from the ideology of Marx and Mao. Votes: 0

An Anarchist is anyone who denies the necessity and legitimacy of government; the question of his methods of attacking it is foreign to the definition. Votes: 0

...nobody would think of asking the U.N. General Assembly what it thinks because it is dominated by nations with no power and less legitimacy Votes: 0

This country exists as the fulfillment of a promise made by God Himself. It would be ridiculous to ask it to account for its legitimacy. Votes: 0

The proselytizing fanatic strengthens his own faith by converting others. The creed whose legitimacy is most easily challenged is likely to develop the strongest proselytizing impulse. Votes: 0

We're not questioning the legitimacy of the outcome of the election. You didn't have Republicans questioning whether or not [Barack] Obama legitimately beat John McCain in 2008. Votes: 0

Incredible how unnecessary it [questions the legitimacy of President-elect Donald Trump] was, because John Lewis was articulating something that most Democrats simply aren't, calling Trump illegitimate. Votes: 0

The only justification for our concepts and systems of concepts is that they serve to represent the complex of our experiences; beyond this they have not legitimacy. Votes: 0

[The integrative system] deals with such matters as respect, legitimacy, community, friendship, affection, love, and of course their opposites, across a broad scale of human relationships and interactions. Votes: 0

A nation has the right to defend itself, but when it comes to the broader issue of peace and security, the legitimacy rests only with the Security Council. Votes: 0

Abetted by misguided or co-opted intellectuals, the rulers weave a cloak of legitimacy to disguise their theft and hence to ease their extraction of wealth from the rightful owners. Votes: 0

Respect for human rights is not social work; it is not merely an act of compassion. It is the first obligation of government and the source of its legitimacy. Votes: 0

Until the culture recognizes the legitimacy of growing down, each person in the culture struggles blindly to make sense of the darkness that the soul requires to deepen into life. Votes: 0

All empires have depended on local legitimacy and local collaboration; they are not based primarily on coercion. An imperial rule that relies wholly on coercion can't endure. It's too expensive. Votes: 0

Throughout the world, the very moment a legitimate government starts fascist implementations, it loses its legitimacy! When a government becomes illegitimate, it is no longer a government but an outlaw! Votes: 0

The fact that a crime might have been committed with impunity in the past may make it seem more familiar and less gruesome, but surely does not give it any greater legitimacy. Votes: 0

The only logical solution to solve the Palestinian issue is to hold free elections with the participation of Palestinians inside and outside the occupied territories and a recognition of the nation's legitimacy Votes: 0

When you try to sow the seeds of doubt in people`s minds about the legitimacy of our election, that undermines democracy. Then you`re doing the work of our adversaries for them. Votes: 0

When you don't put your initials behind your name, and I've got tons of them, and when you talk about storytelling or love or gratitude, you're diminishing your legitimacy and importance in this world. Votes: 0

I believe the Palestinians have never indicated a willingness to meet our minimum requirements, which are recognition of Israel's permanence and legitimacy as a Jewish state and end of claims and end of conflict. Votes: 0

It may seem ironic that the judicial branch preserves its legitimacy through refraining from action on political questions. That concept was put forward best by Justice [Felix] Frankfurter, appointed by President [Franklin Delano] Roosevelt. Votes: 0

When you're an artist, nobody ever tells you or hits you with the magic wand of legitimacy. You have to hit your own head with your own handmade wand. And you feel stupid doing it. Votes: 0

To question the legitimacy of the next United States president, you know, and you're worried about a tweet that says, hey, why don't you get back to work instead of questioning my legitimacy? Too bad. Votes: 0

The transfer is guaranteed to be safe and secure, everyone knows that the transfer has taken place, and nobody can challenge the legitimacy of the transfer. The consequences of this breakthrough are hard to overstate, Votes: 0

Far from rejecting outright any hierarchy of success or failure, philosophy instead reconfigures the judging process, lending legitimacy to theidea that themainstream value system may unfairly consign some people to disgrace and others to respectability. Votes: 0