Quotes about Officials

Officials are the only guys who can rob you and then get a police escort out of the stadium. Votes: 3

Officials at the London Olympics will be conducting 5,000 tests for steroids. Or as Lance Armstrong calls that, 'a Monday.' Votes: 3

Marriage equality is the law of the land. Officials should be held to their duty to uphold the law-end of story. Votes: 3

Officials of governments that use or produce landmines should be forced to see the reality of how landmines hurt people and make them suffer, because this would surely make them stop. Votes: 3

An American judo fighter was expelled from the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana. Officials became suspicious when he kept stopping the match and saying, 'What are we fighting for, man?' Votes: 3

With more and more states legalizing marijuana, companies are lining up to create the first marijuana breathalyzer. Officials say the toughest part is getting stoners to stop trying to inhale off the breathalyzer. Votes: 3

Officials at the White House are saying that President Bush hasn't changed his schedule much since the war started. The main difference, they say, is that he's started watching the news and taping Sponge Bob. Votes: 3

Officials believe that one of the terrorists was a woman. And there are female suicide bombers. It's just that their reward in paradise is a little different. Instead of getting 72 virgins, they get 72 guys who just listen. Votes: 3

Of course what is talked about in the U.N. General Assembly is very important. Officials, the leaders of nations, appear there to speak of the most important topics - what they perceive to be the most important topics. Votes: 3

Officials are highly educated but one-sided; in his own department an official can grasp whole trains of thought from a single word, but let him have something from another department explained to him ... he won't understand a word of it. Votes: 3

Officials from the soccer organization FIFA, which decides which cities get to host the World Cup, are accused of accepting bribes when making their decision. Of course the toughest part for the soccer officials was taking bribes without using their hands. Votes: 3

Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote. Votes: 1

The people are fed up with their elected officials playing the blame game and treating their political counterparts as enemies. Votes: 1

As journalists, we cannot swallow the official line without question. We should challenge almost everything that dictators, presidents and officials say. Votes: 1

The chief internal enemies of any state are those public officials who betray the trust imposed upon them by the people. Votes: 1

Ours is a government of checks and balances. The Mafia and crooked businessmen make out checks, and the politicians and other compromised officials improve their bank balances. Votes: 1

Greece isn't a democracy now it's run through a troika - three foreign officials that fly into Athens airport and tell the Greeks what they can and can't do. Votes: 1

While the Chinese people, as a rule, are good people, my business dealings with Communist Chinese officials have left me disturbed and concerned about the rise of the Chinese Empire. Votes: 1

Without bureaus, committees, officials or emissaries to manufacture sentiment in his favor, without intrigue or effort on his part, Grant is the candidate whose supporters have never threatened to bolt. Votes: 1

There is a group of entrepreneurs pushing the envelope, government officials that are making significant changes despite the odds, and visionary writers, academics, and colleagues whose work confirms, amplifies, and stretches my own thinking. Votes: 1

We must uphold the fighting of tigers and flies at the same time, resolutely investigating law-breaking cases of leading officials and also earnestly resolving the unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems which happen all around people. Votes: 1

Drug use, within entire teams continues unabated. It is planned and deliberate cheating, with complex methods, sophisticated substances and techniques, and the active complicity of doctors, scientists, team officials and riders. There is nothing accidental about it. Votes: 1

I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I'm talking about just for the league itself. Votes: 1

Public officials insult our intelligence and our goodwill when they paint rosy pictures about budgets, jobs, bipartisanship, and transparency, and alter their positions on issues simply to keep collecting their paycheck by never disagreeing or disappointing anyone. Votes: 1

Now we have black and white elected officials working together. Today, we have gone beyond just passing laws. Now we have to create a sense that we are one community, one family. Really, we are the American family. Votes: 1

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country. Votes: 1

Police officials routinely execute search warrants on private homes and offices, and Congressional offices should not be treated any differently. There cannot be one set of rules for elected officials and another set of rules for everyone else. Votes: 1

I like BuzzFeed, and I understand the pressure that online reporters are under. But I think everyone agrees that, despite all the awesome kitten gifs, they're still obligated to be skeptical of government officials and ask the right questions. Votes: 1

I really think that elected officials should be focused on how you create sustained economic growth, how do you create jobs and all of these issues that made people - segments of our society believe are really important are diversions politically. Votes: 1

High office teaches decision making, not substance. It consumes intellectual capital; it does not create it. Most high officials leave office with the perceptions and insights with which they entered; they learn how to make decisions but not what decisions to make. Votes: 1

The alarm bells sound regularly: cybergeddon; the next Pearl Harbor; one of the greatest existential threats facing the United States. With increasing frequency, these are the grave terms officials invoke about the menace of cybercrime - and they're not understating the threat. Votes: 1

When elected officials abandon our environment and ruin our natural resources, public health is endangered. I know the importance of providing a clean environment for our children; I have attended more than one funeral for a child who has died from an asthma attack. Votes: 1

Do the elected officials in Washington stand with ordinary Americans - working families, children, the elderly, the poor - or will the extraordinary power of billionaire campaign contributors and Big Money prevail? The American people, by the millions, must send Congress the answer to that question. Votes: 1

Governments can no longer control 100 percent of the story. Time and geographical boundaries disappear. In places like China and all over the Middle East, social-media outlets are being used to expose and hold accountable public officials that don't want to be held accountable for corruption and human rights abuses. Votes: 1

Many of the benefits from keeping terrorism fear levels high are obvious. Private corporations suck up massive amounts of Homeland Security cash as long as that fear persists, while government officials in the National Security and Surveillance State can claim unlimited powers and operate with unlimited secrecy and no accountability. Votes: 1

In early 1961 a new president, John F. Kennedy, was told by military leaders and civilian officials that the Kingdom of Laos - of no conceivable strategic importance to the U.S. - required the presence of American troops and perhaps even tactical nuclear weapons. Why? Because if Laos fell, Asia would go red from Thailand to Indonesia. Votes: 1

No work-family balance will ever fully take hold if the social conditions that might make it possible - men who are willing to share parenting and housework, communities that value work in the home as highly as work on the job, and policymakers and elected officials who are prepared to demand family-friendly reforms - remain out of reach. Votes: 1

Socialist society is a society of officials. Votes: 0

Corrupt officials are usually close-mouthed and open-handed. Votes: 0

Way before Watergate, senior administration officials hid behind anonymity. Votes: 0

Civil officials have no business meddling in private religious affairs. Votes: 0

We get what we deserve. They are our elected officials. Votes: 0

I didn't see any NRA officials killing babies in Waco... Votes: 0

I have never intimidated the masses... I only intimidate corrupt officials. Votes: 0

If you must kill English officials, why not kill me instead? Votes: 0

Society is a madhouse whose wardens are the officials and the police. Votes: 0

Don't cuss. Don't argue with the officials. And don't lose the game. Votes: 0

Elected officials shouldn't get to choose who gets to choose elected officials. Votes: 0

Talk to the assistant press secretary, the deputy to key administration officials. Votes: 0

We expect them [Salvadoran officials] to work toward the elimination of human rights. Votes: 0

We need a lifetime ban on government officials lobbying for a foreign government. Votes: 0

Most high officials leave office with the perceptions and insights with which they entered ... Votes: 0

The people of God want pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats or government officials. Votes: 0

A monetary order created and managed by politicians and officials is bound to disappoint. Votes: 0

Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom. Votes: 0

I know why we lost the Civil War. We must have had the same officials. Votes: 0

If my wisdom could get support from officials, I think society would move forward 20 years. Votes: 0

Though public pronouncements of Israeli officials emphasize peace and mutuality, unilateralism actually drives Israeli actions. Votes: 0

The crime of bribery of foreign officials is an offence under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. Votes: 0

Disclosure of private e-mails from government officials has been a legal issue in many states. Votes: 0

Law enforcement officials cannot place themselves above the law that they are sworn to defend. Votes: 0

Though public pronouncements of Israeli officials emphasize peace and mutuality, unilateralism actually drives Israeli actions. Votes: 0

The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. Votes: 0

You elected government officials to make decisions and it's about time they started making good ones Votes: 0

Morality in government begins with officials using words as honestly as possible to describe the truth. Votes: 0

You elected government officials to make decisions and it's about time they started making good ones. Votes: 0

The problem is authority. But these Vatican officials seem unable to understand authority except as authoritarianism Votes: 0

I am disturbed that the identification and clothing of our public officials is so easily reproduced. Votes: 0

Surfing the Internet every day has become a habit for many leaders and officials, including myself. Votes: 0

If you don't question the officials' role then you've got to ask what they are doing Votes: 0

The . . . increase in the power of officials is a constant source of irritation to everybody else. Votes: 0

If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end. Votes: 0

Those government officials who want more power are not going to stop unless they get stopped. Votes: 0

Unfortunately, too many public school officials believe that cameras are needed to enforce order and discipline. Votes: 0

There is no central government database that allows officials to monitor water tests by local systems. Votes: 0

I think that the voters should choose the elected officials, not the elected officials choose the voters. Votes: 0

The safest course for public officials is simply to throw all of the money in a sack. Votes: 0

We hunt and fish or we'll go nuts dealing with the criminal behavior of our elected officials. Votes: 0

I honestly believe I'd make one of the worst elected officials in the history of this country. Votes: 0

As taxpayers, we pay our elected officials to serve the people and protect our state and our interests. Votes: 0

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. Votes: 0

Some politician some years ago said that bad officials are elected by good voters who do not vote. Votes: 0

U.S. officials never expected that 'we were going to open garages and find' weapons of mass destruction. Votes: 0

The story of journalism, on a day-to-day basis, is the story of the interaction of reporters and officials Votes: 0

What is politically defined as economic planning is the forcible superseding of other people's plans by Government officials. Votes: 0

And I'm very proud of the 50,000 poll workers and election officials who delivered a free and fair election. Votes: 0

And I'm very proud of the 50,000 poll workers and election officials who delivered a free and fair election. Votes: 0

I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials. Votes: 0

Republican voters are coalescing behind [Donald] Trump, but many Republican elected officials still say they can't support him. Votes: 0

Citizen participation is a device whereby public officials induce nonpublic individuals to act in a way the officials desire. Votes: 0

We have taken appropriate steps to ensure that we have the safest possible system. We're working with federal officials. Votes: 0

Firstly, the current government officials are in power for their currency, but I'm informing you for your new currency. Votes: 0

There is no surer method of economizing and saving money than in the reduction of the number of officials. Votes: 0

For years, agency officials said that atrazine in drinking water posed almost no risk to humans or the environment. Votes: 0

All governments lie, but disaster lies in wait for countries whose officials smoke the same hashish they give out. Votes: 0

Those who have changed the universe have never done it by changing officials, but always by inspiring the people. Votes: 0

I think the officials and NFL owners are playing to the type of game that people want to see. Votes: 0

At one congressional hearing, Bishop Francis Kalabat complained that administration officials are overlooking what's happening to his fellow Chaldean Christians. Votes: 0

When elected officials and others contribute to a climate and culture that fosters hyper-partisanship, we've got to blow the whistle. Votes: 0

In Washington, officials from the National Rifle Association met with a group of high school students. There were no survivors. Votes: 0

The press exerts the pressure of dissent on officials otherwise inclined to rest content with the congratulations of their retainers. Votes: 0

If you want to kill the Syrian people, who's going to support us as a government, as officials? No one. Votes: 0

People in the mass media tend more and more every day to look and act like elected and appointed officials. Votes: 0

Foreign Ministry guys don't become agents. Party officials, the Foreign Ministry nerds, tend not to volunteer to Western intelligence agencies. Votes: 0

Invaluable....the best one-stop source I've seen for what various officials actually said at various times, suffused with intelligent analysis. Votes: 0

If UEFA will not embrace video technology, then we need two more officials behind the goals to help the referee. Votes: 0

The federal government has failed us, so we, the elected officials of small-town America, are getting tough with illegal immigration. Votes: 0

All banks should be under government control. Deposits guaranteed, dividends reduced, officials turned into state servants taking their orders from Washington ... Votes: 0

Few things trigger fear and misconception more than economic tribulation, and nothing prompts elected officials to react with more simplistic populism. Votes: 0

The president is exempt from the conflict of interest rules that all other administrations must - administration officials must abide by. Votes: 0

Corporations are poisoning our air and water while at the same time lining the pockets of elected officials with political contributions. Votes: 0

The most effective executive branch officials try to help legislators develop explanations for the votes they are being asked to take. Votes: 0

In China the underworld and officialdom have interpenetrated and become one. Criminal elements have become officialized as officials have become criminalized. Votes: 0

Responsibility for overseeing the implementation of election law typically resides with partisan officials, many with public stakes in the election outcome. Votes: 0

It always amazes me that spectators want to coach, coaches want to officiate, and officials just want to watch the game Votes: 0

When millions of Americans are tightening their belts, folks have the right to expect their elected officials to do the same. Votes: 0

The statements of certain western officials show that contrary to their absurd claims, westerners are disqualified, and impetuous, lacking any cultural background. Votes: 0

Russians consider themselves civilized Europeans, but have to endure the humiliation of daily encounters with officials that belong in a squalid dictatorship. Votes: 0

For months, Obama administration officials attacked Snowden's motives and said the work of the NSA was distorted by selective leaks and misinterpretations. Votes: 0

In poor countries, officials receive explicit bribes; in D.C. they get the sophisticated, implicit, unspoken promise to work for large corporations Votes: 0

I feel like we put all the weight on the president, rather than distributing the weight to all of the elected officials. Votes: 0

I would think a lot more would be done to demand justice, to demand that officials in Belgrade have a serious investigation. Votes: 0

My thoughts and prayers go out to the thousands of marathon runners, onlookers, city officials and others affected by this senseless tragedy. Votes: 0

Voters cannot hold officials responsible if they do not know what government is doing, or which parts of government are doing what. Votes: 0

I have heard Obama officials say more than once, 'You will have blood on your hands if you publish this story.' Votes: 0

Look, all administrations, all governments lie, all officials lie and nothing they say is to be believed. That's a pretty good rule. Votes: 0

Unwarranted search and seizure by the government officials was unacceptable to the American revolutionaries. Shouldn't it be unacceptable in the digital age, too? Votes: 0

For decades, the journalistic norm had been that the private lives of public officials remained private unless that life impinged on public performance. Votes: 0

Our intelligence officials estimate that Saddam Hussein had the materials to produce as much as 500 tons of sarin, mustard and VX nerve agent. Votes: 0

Thoughtful criticism and close scrutiny of all government officials by the press and the public are an important part of our democratic society. Votes: 0

Coolidge believed that government officials who tell themselves that spending benefits the economy delude themselves and the citizens. Government budgets promote human freedom. Votes: 0

You read constantly that banks are lobbying regulators and elected officials as if this is inappropriate. We don't look at it that way. Votes: 0

The Republican Party did not disparage the ruling class, because most of its officials are or would like to be part of it. Votes: 0

Law officials put their lives on the line every single day for us, and I think we also owe them a degree of respect. Votes: 0

This group of experts [in cybersecurity] will set up protocols for each agency and government officials, requiring them to follow best and strongest practices. Votes: 0

All businesses, including gasoline stations and restaurants, should close ever Sunday... by force of legislative fiat through the duly elected officials of the people. Votes: 0

Iran's strong logic and firm diplomacy is the guideline for all government officials in negotiations on country's peaceful nuclear program with foreigners, quite resolutely. Votes: 0

Crony capitalism is essentially a condition in which... public officials are giving favours to people in the private sector in payment of political favours. Votes: 0

To restore and keep the public's confidence in the integrity of their government, state government and its officials must be open, honest and transparent. Votes: 0

I know your breed; all your fine officials debauch the younger girls who are afraid to lose their jobs: that's as old as Washington. Votes: 0

The deepest mystery of Twitter is why celebrities and elected officials take part. After all, we all know they can't write their own lines. Votes: 0

Bromates are regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act, but officials are required to test for them only when water leaves a treatment plant. Votes: 0

If taxpayers want better results from Congress, they must stop paying their elected officials for failure. After all, you get what you pay for. Votes: 0

It ought to be done by the elected officials themselves because they have the credibility. And it's not like we aren't willing to help. Votes: 0

Whether elected or appointed, public officials serve those who put and keep them in office. We cannot depend upon them to fight our battles. Votes: 0

Most government officials are rushing headlong to solve the problems of 50 years ago, with their ears assailed by the sound of snails whizzing by. Votes: 0

The American way is to criticize and debate openly, not to accept unthinkingly the doings of government officials of this or any other country. Votes: 0

The U.S. government officials lie when they talk about human rights. They're a bunch of hypocrites and liars. You can't take it seriously. Votes: 0

Never try to be witty with U.S. airport officials. It's always lost on them and you'll find yourself being put back on the plane. Votes: 0

I'm convinced that unless you have some public financing of elections, you are never going to remove the power of wealthy interests over elected officials. Votes: 0

While there continues to be differences, the important point is that all citizens and elected officials use democratic and legal avenues for solving those differences. Votes: 0

U.S. officials and outside experts agree that China is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its military. The Chinese military has gotten smaller but smarter. Votes: 0

The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled. Votes: 0

State courts usually rule that correspondence between government officials, about government business, are public records, whether they use their government e-mail accounts or private ones. Votes: 0

The recent fascination, I think, reflects the shift in approach by law enforcement officials to embrace technology as wholeheartedly as the rest of the world. Votes: 0

I've said we need to look at things from the perspective of working people and taxpayers, not from the perspective of government and government officials. Votes: 0

When we demand liberty of a person as a constitutional right, we are taking away from the officials their liberty to chop off people's heads. Votes: 0

In the mind of Bill Clinton, political considerations outweigh even life-and-death matters of great concern to his own law-enforcement officials, not to mention the nation. Votes: 0

Unlicensed illegal immigrants drive on our roads and interstates without insurance, and there is little that our law enforcement officials can do to stop them. Votes: 0

I knew President Yeltsin well. He would never have tolerated government officials demonstratively showing off the millions they acquired through corruption, the way it's done today. Votes: 0

Many Communist government officials have a rigid, dictatorial power, but they live in constant suspicion and fear of anything that might undermine the power they have. Votes: 0

Many senior government officials, CIA, FBI, counter terrorism officials - when they look back at the decade, they effectively conclude that the United States overreacted after 9/11. Votes: 0

5,000 years of human history should not be overthrown by the acts of a few liberal judges or by the acts of a few local elected officials. Votes: 0

One of the little-celebrated powers of Presidents (and other high government officials) is to listen to their critics with just enough sympathy to ensure their silence. Votes: 0

Democrats have chosen not to defend the Marine Corps, but to pander to anti-war protesters and Berkeley officials that are actively trying to impede military recruitment. Votes: 0

I think it's very sad, when Barack Obama lands in Saudi Arabia, and he lands in Cuba, and there aren't high officials to even greet him. Votes: 0

...many of the officials, courtiers, and priests, representing the upper class of Egyptian society but not the royalty, looked strikingly like modern Europeans, especially long-headed ones Votes: 0

Our people still need support. Support us through writing your government officials. We are still on the verge of extinction, with continued injustices brought against us. Votes: 0

In view of our public pledges, we public officials can never again go before the public merely promising election reform. The time for promises is past. Votes: 0

This is reality. If [the American officials] want to believe, that's good, that will help them understand the region and be more successful in their policies. Votes: 0

In practice, US officials seem to know better than to indulge in the patriotic myth that our constitution is the greatest system of government ever devised. Votes: 0

My experience is that our intelligence officials try to do the right thing, but even with good intentions, sometimes they make mistakes. Sometimes they can be overzealous. Votes: 0

In places where marriage's core meaning has been altered through legal action, officials are beginning to target for punishment those believers and churches that refuse to adapt. Votes: 0

[No society can survive the socialist] fallacy that there is an absolutely unlimited number of inspired officials and an absolutely unlimited amount of money to pay them. Votes: 0

Millions of people are asking for accountability, for responsibility, for truth from their elected officials, truth about how Obamacare is failing the men and women of America. Votes: 0

I spent many years working for voting rights, but we still see sophisticated efforts, led by white officials, to disenfranchise black voters in local and national elections. Votes: 0

Over the course of the year 1990, the then Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher had many conversations with President [Mikhail] Gorbachev and other Soviet officials. Votes: 0

Debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust and wide-open and that...may well include vehement, caustic, and sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and public officials. Votes: 0

Nothing short of a federal investigation can begin to disclose the abuses which have woven a fine web of mutually implicating relationships between businessmen and government officials. Votes: 0

A Supreme Court decision that concessions of this sort were unconstitutional would have taken them off the table and actually increased the effective sovereignty of elected officials. Votes: 0

In the last four years under the Patriot Act, we have seen a great increase in the ability of law enforcement officials to investigate and track terrorists Votes: 0

In the last four years under the Patriot Act, we have seen a great increase in the ability of law enforcement officials to investigate and track terrorists. Votes: 0

It does not seem to me to be sufficiently recognized everywhere among the officials that the existence or non-existence of our people and Empire is at stake. Votes: 0

Israel's willingness to cooperate closely with the U.S. in protecting American interests in the region altered her image in the eyes of many officials in Washington. Votes: 0

Having federal officials, whether judges, bureaucrats, or congressmen, impose a new definition of marriage on the people is an act of social engineering profoundly hostile to liberty. Votes: 0

Wait a minute! I'm not interested in agriculture. I want the military stuff. During a briefing military stuff in which officials began telling him about missile silos. Votes: 0

In the Federal Government, electronic records are as indispensable as their paper counterparts for documenting citizens' rights, the actions for which officials are accountable, and the nation's history. Votes: 0

[N]othing is less reliable than unchecked claims from political officials that their secret conduct is justified by National Security Threats and the desire to Keep Us Safe. Votes: 0

CAIR officials or former officials have been arrested on charges related to terrorism yet all it offers is silence and stonewalling in discussing what are its real motives. Votes: 0

I think you have always heard, and you continue to hear from officials, a measure of high confidence that, indeed, the weapons of mass destruction will be found. Votes: 0

The Europeans and Americans residing in the town of Zanzibar are either Government officials, independent merchants, or agents for a few great mercantile houses in Europe and America. Votes: 0

History has shown that a country most effectively speaks with one voice. When nationally elected officials work together, build consensus, and provide leadership, the American people will follow. Votes: 0

The media has a formula, they have a blueprint for destroying Republican political officials they don't like. It's not gonna work on Trump. He doesn't fit that mold. Votes: 0

The very nature and purposes of Government make it impossible for administrative officials to represent fully or to bind the employer in mutual discussions with Government employee organizations, Votes: 0

It saddens me when public officials and bureaucrats are criticized for ulterior motives, none of which I have ever found in a government bureaucrat, or when someone personalizes disagreements. Votes: 0

The fake republics are goners; the monarchies have a fighting chance. That's my conclusion after a short visit to the Middle East and discussions with officials and analysts there. Votes: 0

Where journalists have gotten themselves in trouble over the last few decades is that their skepticism often extends only to American officials, the U.S. military and Republican politicians. Votes: 0

I worked with a group of people who argued day and night - professors, officials, the Minister of Finance - but there were decisions that I had to make. Votes: 0

The public wants elected officials who have character. The public wants elected officials who are willing to stand up and say things, even if they don't agree with them. Votes: 0

Winston County was a pocket of Republicans. Even in the depression days, when Democrats dominated Alabama, Winston County remained a Republican county and all the elected officials were Republican. Votes: 0

The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions. Votes: 0

In politics and in society, we can use our reason to rise above our parochial natures. Too bad that our elected officials don't choose to do so more often. Votes: 0

As long as these blood brothers are our leaders, and as long as your party officials are Jewish lackeys, you will be no threat to the big money men. Votes: 0

A so-called 'blackout' is yet another gimmick, albeit a dangerous one, designed to punish elected and administration officials who are working diligently to protect American jobs from foreign criminals, Votes: 0

I've addressed this before, and I'll say it again: The league has to take a long, hard look at full-time officials. The officiating has been inconsistent all season long. Votes: 0

For most mothers, vaccinations become a matter of faith - faith in pharmaceutical companies, faith in public health officials - and I think there's been an erosion of faith. Votes: 0

Top IRS officials specifically targeted tea party groups and misled the public about its secret political targeting program led by ex-official Lois Lerner, according to a bombshell new congressional report. Votes: 0

For years, American officials visiting China marvelled at how Chinese leaders could push through infrastructure projects and sweeping legislative changes without the complications of opposition and the niceties of voting. Votes: 0

The resistance of policy-makers to intelligence is not just founded on an ideological presupposition. They distrust intelligence sources and intelligence officials because they don't understand what the real problems are. Votes: 0

When it comes to our public services, decentralisation means giving power back to those on the front line - our doctors, nurses, teachers and physiotherapists, and our locally elected officials. Votes: 0

Corporation: a miniature totalitarian state governed by a hierarchy of unelected officials who take a dim view of individualism, free speech, equality and eggheads. The backbone of all Western democracies. Votes: 0

Last year, customs officials screened only five percent of the 11 million cargo containers entering the United States. That rate is both unacceptable and dangerous to our national and economic interests. Votes: 0

Many of our elected officials have virtually handed the keys to our schools over to corporate interests. Presidential commissions on education are commonly chaired by the executives of large companies. Votes: 0

Olympic organizers are reportedly struggling to fill rows and rows of empty seats. Empty seats! In fact, yesterday officials put out a casting call asking for 200 Europeans or eight Americans. Votes: 0

Free speech rights means that government officials are barred from creating lists of approved and disapproved political ideas and then using the power of the state to enforce those preferences. Votes: 0

For students, understanding the separate and unique functions of each branch of government can help them understand how different kinds of government officials can help solve different kinds of problems. Votes: 0

Scaremongering is an age-old political ritual. There are public officials who have benefited by playing up the 'hacker threat' so that they can win approval by cracking down on it. Votes: 0

At Guantanamo Bay, we could create a West Berlin, a free small city within the Communist nation that could trade freely with the U.S. and elect its own officials. Votes: 0

One of the crises that we have to deal with is a crisis of law enforcement officials that are not physically capable enough to handle without taking out the gun. Votes: 0

Our public officials have forgotten that they are ultimately accountable to the people who put them in office, that the information they keep in secrecy belongs to all of us. Votes: 0

WikiLeaks is exposing our government officials for the frauds that they are. They also show us how governments work together to lie to their citizens when they are waging war. Votes: 0

Anybody from the public can come in and observe ballots being processed and those votes being counted in elections officials' offices in any county in any state in the nation. Votes: 0

In votes cast, Latinos have increased to five million in the 1996 Presidential election, up from two million in the 1976 election. The number of Hispanic elected officials has not risen so fast. Votes: 0

Prison officials have been more concerned about sparing the sensitivities of executioners and witnesses than protecting the condemned prisoner from pain. They are more concerned with appearances than with the reality. Votes: 0

I wish to give officials greater discretion. The State's authority will be increased thereby. I wish to transform the non-political criminal police into a political instrument of the highest State authority. Votes: 0

My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't be too bad because it produced them. Votes: 0

To me the footballs are approved by the league and game officials pregame and we play with what's out there. That's the only way that I have ever thought about that. Votes: 0

At one point, I said to the officials that you guys haven't called walking for 20 years, now you don't know what it is. When you call walking, you're about half right. Votes: 0

I don't claim any moral or ethical high ground, but I also have chosen not to run for public office. Shouldn't there be a higher standard of conduct for public officials? Votes: 0

There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people. Votes: 0

The votes elected officials make should be based on the best interests of the American people, not the fear of retribution when shadowy groups spend millions of dollars on negative advertisements. Votes: 0

It is vital for officials and regulators to have input from people within our businesses who understand the intricacies of how financial markets operate and the consequences of certain policy decisions. Votes: 0

A 'living constitution' is a dead constitution, because it does not do the one and only thing a written constitution is supposed to do: provide parameters around the power of officials. Votes: 0

The practice of democracy means that I, one person, one humble person, nevertheless feel some responsibility if the officials for whose election I was responsible go too far out of line. Votes: 0

I argued that the Bush administration, and the Coalition officials more recently, didn't understand Iraqi society. They thought it was a blank slate, that they could use Iraqis as guinea pigs. Votes: 0

The residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers. Votes: 0

Whatever the American officials said about the conflicts in Syria in general has no credibility. Whatever they say, it's just lies and, let's say, bubbles, has no foundation on the ground. Votes: 0

A common criticism of establishment journalists entails comparing them to stenographers, on the ground that most of them do little more than mindlessly write down and uncritically repeat what government officials say. Votes: 0

America must begin the struggle for democracy at home. The advocacy of free elections in Europe by American officials is hypocrisy when free elections are not held in great sections of America. Votes: 0

On Friday I was in Washington for a meeting with Administration officials. In the course of that meeting, they requested that I 'step aside' as CEO of GM, and so I have. Votes: 0

On Friday I was in Washington for a meeting with Administration officials. In the course of that meeting, they requested that I 'step aside' as CEO of GM, and so I have. Votes: 0

California officials want to contain a measles outbreak that originated in Disneyland last month. They are in luck because everyone who is exposed to it is still in line at Space Mountain. Votes: 0

Most elected officials cling to their ideological biases, despite the real-world facts that disprove their theories time and again. Most have no common sense, and most never acknowledge that they were wrong. Votes: 0

American officials have bent over backwards to show how sensitive they are to Muslim culture. It didn't seem very effective. They seem to be worried about winning the respect of other people. Votes: 0

Once he saw the officials of a temple leading away some one who had stolen a bowl belonging to the treasurers, and said, "The great thieves are leading away the little thief. Votes: 0

People do not like being lied to, and they do not like having their rights violated. So as soon as [officials] stop making arguments, you see support for me starts to rise. Votes: 0

When I talk about the polling, I'm talking about the principles. It shows these officials are knowingly attempting to shift public opinion, even though they know what they say is not factual. Votes: 0

Conservatives and companies condoned Rush Limbaugh's politics of personal destruction when it came to smearing elected officials. 'Fair game,' they said, even when crass and crude. That's just the way it is. Votes: 0

Iran also has an extensive missile development programme. Iranian officials declare that the range of their modified Shahab-3 missiles is 2,000km, putting allied countries such as Turkey, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria within reach. Votes: 0

We continue to see undeniable evidence that abuse and torture has been widespread and systematic, yet high-level government officials have not been held accountable for creating the policies that led to these atrocities. Votes: 0

Under the Bush administration, openness and accountability have been replaced by secrecy and evasion of responsibility. They abuse their power, conceal their actions from the American people, and refuse to hold officials accountable. Votes: 0

Shepard Fairey, the street artist responsible for President Obama's 'Hope' poster, is now facing vandalism charges in Detroit. It's pretty serious. Detroit officials say the artist's spray paint caused over $9,000 worth of improvements. Votes: 0

Elections are a good deal like marriages. There's no accounting for anyone's taste. Every time we see a bridegroom we wonder why she ever picked him, and it's the same with public officials. Votes: 0

More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future. Votes: 0

whenever I have met with our elected officials they are invariably thoughtful, well-meaning people. And yet collectively 90% of their effort seems to be focused on how to stick it to the other party. Votes: 0

For those who believe executive branch officials will voluntarily interpret their surveillance authorities with restraint, I believe it is more likely that I will achieve my life-long dream of playing in the NBA. Votes: 0

Gratitude and treachery are merely the two extremities of the same procession. You have seen all of it that is worth staying for when the band and the gaudy officials have gone by. Votes: 0

When I wrote my eighth thriller, Inside Out, in 2009, the villains were a group of CIA and other government officials who colluded to destroy a series of tapes depicting Americans torturing war-on-terror prisoners. Votes: 0

Elections officials here in California are concerned that having 247 candidates would require a ballot so long it would be difficult to count. Today in Florida they said, 'What? You count the ballots?' Votes: 0

For the record, I believe elected officials should talk about faith. Our founders believed the moral principles of faith were indispensable to our nation's survival. The Declaration of Independence mentions God four times. Votes: 0

Look, Americans will go for leadership that makes sense. Our job, you know, as public officials, is not to put our finger in the air. Our job is to listen, and then lead. Votes: 0

Ensuring that high quality water is provided to all Arizona's citizens is the responsibility of elected officials at all levels and I am happy to do all I can to assist the city's efforts. Votes: 0

A clear enunciation of these rights needs to be enshrined in the constitution to guarantee that this basic right of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen shall not be infringed upon by anti-gun public officials. Votes: 0

Svanaja includes in itself the whole subject, officials and ministers. If there is something wrong in the conduct of these people, it would be damaging the state. An administrator should strictly deal with it. Votes: 0

When I wrote my eighth thriller, 'Inside Out,' in 2009, the villains were a group of CIA and other government officials who colluded to destroy a series of tapes depicting Americans torturing war-on-terror prisoners. Votes: 0

The story of U.S. policy during the genocide in Rwanda is not a story of willful complicity with evil. U.S. officials did not sit around and conspire to allow genocide to happen. Votes: 0

What is technically called the 'fungibility' of money, is its chief value as an article of commerce; and this fact could not long remain recognized, even by such a conservative class as legal officials. Votes: 0

A massive power outage in Washington, D.C., today affected a number of federal buildings, including the White House. When asked when they could restore power to the White House, officials said, '2016?' Votes: 0

The difference between de jure and de facto segregation is the difference between open, forthright bigotry and the shamefaced kind that works through unwritten agreements between real estate dealers, school officials, and local politicians. Votes: 0

Despite being in public life, I value my own privacy immensely and would be as concerned as anyone else if I thought my mobile phone records could be easily available to officials across government. Votes: 0

It's fun to play defense. It's fun to watch the opponent sweat on offense, start complaining to the officials, and eventually be taken out of the game because he's making so many offensive mistakes Votes: 0

But there will be no justice, there will be no government of the people, by the people, and for the people, as long as the government and its officials permit bribery in any form. Votes: 0

The human element should be the two players on the court, not the officials. The best officials are the ones you never notice. The nature of the game made officials too noticeable a part. Votes: 0

There are a few things that were disconcerting, the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials, that obviously is not something which is encouraging. Votes: 0

Olympic officials have disqualified a champion race walker after determining that he was doping. They disqualified him. The man said getting caught doping is almost as embarrassing as getting caught being a champion race walker. Votes: 0

Part of the problem you have is that you don't have a dialogue between elected officials and their constituents. They've built these barricades, these barriers around themselves and tried to avoid interaction with their constituents. Votes: 0

As nearly two dozen Secret Service agents and members of the military were punished or fired following a 2012 prostitution scandal in Colombia, Obama administration officials repeatedly denied that anyone from the White House was involved. Votes: 0

The United States government in Washington constantly gives amnesty to its highest officials, even when they commit the most egregious crimes. And yet the idea of amnesty for a whistleblower is considered radical and extreme. Votes: 0

If everyone in America can easily see who and what their lawmakers are requesting taxpayer money for, we can keep elected officials honest, end the days of political, special interest favors, and reduce wasteful spending. Votes: 0

Most high governmental officials who speak of education policy seem to conceive of education in this light - as a way to ensure economic competitiveness and continued economic growth. I strongly disagree with this approach. Votes: 0

But it's more an up-versus-down issue because the research has shown that opinion leaders, whether they're elected officials, journalists, business leaders - it's academics, religious leaders - they have dramatically different views on immigration. A Votes: 0

I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that you be reelected than that you deal honestly with them. Votes: 0

Dick Clarke, who was head of counter-terrorism in the National Security Council, pushed constantly for the Principals Committee, which is the key national security group of top officials to take up the issue of terrorism. Votes: 0

Why is our (US) government the only one in the civilized world with a stupid, short-term energy policy? Why do our elected officials consider a European or Japanese-type energy tax not only unpassable but undiscussable? Votes: 0

Few trends could so thoroughly undermine the very foundations of our free society as the acceptance by corporate officials of a social responsibility other than to make as much money for their stockholders as possible. Votes: 0

On a regular basis, to appease White House or campaign staffs, Secret Service officials order agents to ignore basic security rules and let people into events without being put through a magnetometer or metal detector. Votes: 0

It is not just software glitches and corrupted memory cards that should be on the minds of election officials. Hackers pose another very real problem whereby an election could be tilted towards a favored candidate. Votes: 0

To live in poverty is to live with constant uncertainty, to accept galling indignities, and to expect harassment by the police, welfare officials and employers, as well as by others who are poor and desperate. Votes: 0

The news in Europe, West and East, is still showing America in flames, flood, etc. Cities are shown underwater; befuddled American officials are shown trying to explain why we are winning the war on terrorism. Votes: 0

If you begin to give people hope that there is a brighter future, there is a new tomorrow, then the people who were yesterday's terrorists become tomorrow's elected officials and they're part of the system. Votes: 0

Medicare's top officials said in 2006 that they had reduced the number of fraudulent and improper claims paid by the agency, keeping billions of dollars out of the hands of people trying to game the system. Votes: 0

Nothing is worse, or more of a breach of the social contract between citizen and state, than for government officials, bureaucrats and agencies to waste the money entrusted to them by the people they serve. Votes: 0

Too often, the Democratic Party has been split between its grass-roots activists on one side and its elected officials and party leaders on the other. It's important to remember: We need both wings to fly. Votes: 0

And your dinner for the orchestra officials." "Haven't you ever had people coming over and no time to shop? You have to make do with what's in the fridge, Clarice. May I call you Clarice? Votes: 0

If you have a plan, we want to hear it. Tell your community leaders, your local officials, your governor, and your team in Washington. Believe me, your ideas count. An individual can make a difference. Votes: 0

If I pleaded guilty to a mistake while I was home secretary, it wasn't that I didn't get tough - my God, I put immigration and security officials on French soil for the first time. Votes: 0

Almost no one will accept responsibility for his or her role in precipitating a crisis: not leveraged speculators, not willfully blind leaders of financial institutions, and certainly not regulators, government officials, ratings agencies or politicians. Votes: 0