Quotes about Regulations

Regulations force people to do better. Votes: 3

Regulations grow at the same rate as weeds. Votes: 3

Regulations about environments are going to get tougher and tougher. Votes: 3

Banking, I would argue, is the most heavily regulated industry in the world. Regulations don't solve things. Supervision solves things. Votes: 3

Books, Manuals, Directives, Regulations. The geometries that circumscribe your working life draw norrower and norrower until nothing fits inside them anymore. Votes: 3

Regulations are all very well for drill, but in the hour of danger they are no more use. You have to learn to think. Votes: 3

Golf requires only a few simple Rules and Regulations to guide the players in the true nature of its sporting appeal. The spirit of the game is its own referee. Votes: 3

The first printed mention of bagels... is to be found in the Community Regulations of Kracow, Poland, for the year 1610 which stated that bagels would be given as a gift to any woman in childbirth. Votes: 3

SARS was a very important event... And many countries have learned from SARS... The SARS event sort of gave them additional impetus and the sense of urgency for them to really revise the International Health Regulations. Votes: 3

Economy is so riddled with corporate welfare and anti-competitive regulations, anti-innovation regulations. Regulations that are destroying opportunities for the disadvantaged, which is creating this two-tiered system we're headed for which has which is destroying opportunities for the disadvantaged and creating welfare for the wealthy. Votes: 3

So Bush certainly wasn't the greatest, and Obama has not done the job. And he's created a lot of disincentive. He's created a lot of great dissatisfaction. Regulations and regulatory is going through the roof. It's almost impossible to get anything done in the country. Votes: 3

It is made the duty of every Commanding Officer in the Department, to arrest and send to these Headquarters, under guard, every officer or soldier who may be found absent from his command, without the regular leave in writing, prescribed by Regulations and General Orders. Votes: 3

If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law. Votes: 1

The problem is that agencies sometimes lose sight of common sense as they create regulations. Votes: 1

Moral values, and a culture and a religion, maintaining these values are far better than laws and regulations. Votes: 1

We are stymied by regulations, limited choice and the threat of litigation. Neither consultants nor industry itself provide research which takes architecture forward. Votes: 1

It's about businesses nervous about taking on school leavers because of a mass of red tape. It's about health and safety regulations and green fines. Votes: 1

Our nation stands at the crossroads of liberty. Crushing national debt, rampant illegal immigration, insane business regulations and staggering national unemployment are pushing our nation into unchartered territory. Votes: 1

I believe employment regulations for women, whereby the prospective employer is not able to inquire about the interviewee's status regarding children, childcare, or indeed their intention of becoming a parent, are counterproductive. Votes: 1

The Tea Partiers don't want all regulations eliminated. They just want laws that can be understood and regulations that aren't going to destroy businesses, or leave deserving veterans without a source for a mortgage loan. Votes: 1

There are more effective ways of tackling environmental problems including global warming, proliferation of plastics, urban sprawl, and the loss of biodiversity than by treaties, top-down regulations, and other approaches offered by big governments and their dependents. Votes: 1

Farmers in Missouri and across the country must comply with a variety of federal, state, and local regulations as they grow the crops and raise the livestock that we depend on to feed the nation and the world. Votes: 1

I don't want to have anything to do with the government. And yet if we don't have any regulations, there goes civilization, there goes security, and there goes protecting you against what people are going to sell you. Votes: 1

Throughout the United States, at the dawn of the Progressive era, dozens of laws and regulations were established to empower police officers, public-health officials, and even the armed forces to vaccinate at will, and, if necessary, at gunpoint. Votes: 1

I think the biggest reason I was able to express myself and not be intimidated was by not having a mother. For example, mothers teach you manners. And I absolutely did not learn any of those rules and regulations. Votes: 1

As policymakers, we need to foster an environment that allows U.S.-based innovators and entrepreneurs to compete and to flourish. Excessive regulations and bureaucratic red tape dramatically increase the cost of doing business and create uncertainty for companies. Votes: 1

As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary. Votes: 1

Time after time we're told corporations should have freedom from pesky job safety regulations, environmental protections and labor standards - giving working people the freedom to be crushed in collapsing mines, choke on filthy air and get paid too little to live on. Votes: 1

A four percent growth strategy means you fix a convoluted tax code. You get in and you change every aspect of regulations that are job killers. You get rid of Obamacare and replace it with something that doesn't suppress wages and kill jobs. Votes: 1

The media has brainwashed the electorate to expect the government to do something. The best economic policy of any government is to do nothing but reduce the size of the government, reduce the size of the laws, and reduce the size of regulations. Votes: 1

There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants. Votes: 1

And fifth, we will champion small businesses, America's engine of job growth. That means reducing taxes on business, not raising them. It means simplifying and modernizing the regulations that hurt small business the most. And it means that we must rein in the skyrocketing cost of healthcare by repealing and replacing Obamacare. Votes: 1

There's not really a ban on the KIA bracelet specifically. There are regulations for wearing the uniform and specifically jewelry, and Marines are not allowed to wear bracelets. This falls under that spectrum. Now, the KIA bracelet will be lumped into the same category as the POW/MIA bracelets, which are approved for wear. Votes: 1

My definition, a definition in the drill books from the time that General Von Steuben wrote the regulations for General George Washington, the definition of the object of military training is success in battle... It wouldn't be any sense to have a military organization on the backs of the American taxpayers with any other definition. Votes: 1

When a company is not being guided by the products they make and what the customers need, but by how they can manipulate the system - get regulations on their competitors, or mandates on using their products, or eliminating foreign competition - it just lowers the overall standard of living and hurts the disadvantaged the most. Votes: 1

In order to lead a country or a company, you've got to get everybody on the same page and you've got to be able to have a vision of where you're going. America can't have a vision of health care for everybody, green economy, regulations - can't have a bunch of piece-meal activities. It's got to have a vision. Votes: 1

The Obama administration now has regulations that tells them that they can no longer promote marriage to these young girls. They can no longer promote marriage as a way of avoiding poverty and bad choices that they make in their life. They can no longer even teach abstinence education. They have to be neutral with respect to how people behave. Votes: 1

I'm going to cut regulations. Votes: 0

Words are just rules and regulations to me. Votes: 0

Reasonable regulations regarding the ownership of weapons are appropriate Votes: 0

To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations. Votes: 0

Progress is precisely that which rules and regulations did not foresee. Votes: 0

The sum of all the current regulations presents ever increasing hurdles. Votes: 0

The government has the right to change laws and rules and regulations. Votes: 0

Corruption is government intrusion into market efficiencies in the form of regulations. Votes: 0

When businesses affirmatively like regulations, that's when to reach for your wallet. Votes: 0

In all political regulations, good cannot be complete, it can only be predominant. Votes: 0

What I have proposed would cut regulations and streamline them for small businesses. Votes: 0

The proposed Bush regulations put politics above the health care needs of Americans. Votes: 0

Clearly our greatest need is not more regulations in order to merit salvation. Votes: 0

There's nothing magic about regulations, too much is bad, too little is bad. Votes: 0

We now have so many regulations that everyone is guilty of some violation. Votes: 0

Those regulations that are adapted to the common race of men are the best. Votes: 0

I do have a political agenda. It's to have as few regulations as possible. Votes: 0

Banks have a strong self-preservation instinct and are quick to adapt to new regulations. Votes: 0

Our biggest fear is that 'Food, Inc.' will move heavy-handed food-safety regulations forward. Votes: 0

You could have 50 different states having 50 different regulations... until they were all litigated out. Votes: 0

The home ownership process for Native Americans has been hobbled by bureaucratic delays and regulations. Votes: 0

If there are rules and regulations, I can't help it, I want to break them. Votes: 0

Increased spending, growing government debt and overreaching regulations are stifling job creation and economic growth. Votes: 0

Rules and regulations, who needs them. Open up the door, we can change the world. Votes: 0

Dodd-Frank is 2,000 pages long. It covers thousands of rules, regulations, interpretations and things like that. Votes: 0

We need to cut regulations. Apparently this will make everyone a little more socially responsible? Votes: 0

[Behavioral tracking] is an area today that has very few regulations and even fewer rules. Votes: 0

Nations with too many laws, endless regulations, just cannot grow or generate enough jobs. Wake up... Votes: 0

We've accommodated the new rules and regulations. We've served our clients and had quite good returns. Votes: 0

Heaven is purpose, principle, and people. Purgatory is paper and procedure. Hell is rules and regulations. Votes: 0

[Hillary Clinton's] regulations are a disaster, and you're going to increase regulations all over the place. Votes: 0

I plan to eliminate regulations that hinder domestic companies, particularly large conglomerates from investing in other companies. Votes: 0

We have to have some rules and regulations in America, or the world would empty out here. Votes: 0

Lower taxes, less government spending on domestic programs and fewer regulations mean a better economy for everybody. Votes: 0

Slavery cannot exist a day or an hour anywhere, unless it is supported by local police regulations. Votes: 0

Moral values, and a culture and a religion, maintaining these values are far better than laws and regulations. Votes: 0

But due to the present regulations the other drivers have better chances again. This brings back the tension. Votes: 0

It's one of the biggest problems with the system now. Vague regulations leave the system open to abuse. Votes: 0

More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now emanate from the EU. Votes: 0

At the age of 16, I decided to rebel and become an actress. I wasn't happy with rules and regulations. Votes: 0

Genius does not care much for a set of explicit regulations, but that does not mean that genius is lawless. Votes: 0

China is eating our lunch because they don't partake in all of the rules and regulations that we Americans do. Votes: 0

Kuwait is an origin, and her regulations are branches, so be devoted to the origin, the roots will be insured. Votes: 0

Moreover, environmental health at the local level has become narrowly focused, very much defined around regulations and the attendant regulatory debates. Votes: 0

Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple stupid behavior. Votes: 0

Ultimately, the best driver will always do something special, whatever the rules and whatever the regulations. Same thing with the teams. Votes: 0

Sprite really does taste different everywhere! That's like a fact. Because of certain regulations, you can only put so many sugars... Votes: 0

In China, much of life involves skirting regulations, and one of the basic truths is that forgiveness comes easier than permission. Votes: 0

The more laws and restrictions there are,The poorer people become.The more rules and regulations,The more thieves and robbers. Votes: 0

The more laws and restrictions there are,The poorer people become....The more rules and regulations,The more thieves and robbers. Votes: 0

When our faith becomes nothing more than a series of rules and regulations, joy flees and our love for Christ grows cold. Votes: 0

I do admire [Willie] Wonka. He's a true capitalist. His factory has zero government regulations, slave labor and an indoor boat. Wonderful. Votes: 0

[ Tax cut ] will create tremendous numbers of new jobs. But regulations, [Hillary Clinton] are going to regulate these businesses out of existence. Votes: 0

I don't know the traffic regulations of every city I get to either, but I manage to drive through without being arrested. Votes: 0

Conflicting commercial regulations of the different States shackled and diminished both foreign and domestic trade; hence the power to regulate commerce was conferred. Votes: 0

When regulations restricting competition are relaxed, nobody's market share is protected. If telephone companies can offer video programming, cable revenue will surely drop. Votes: 0

President Obama orders religious organizations to violate their conscience. I will defend religious liberty and overturn regulations that trample on our first freedom. Votes: 0

It seems the EPA has worked hard to devise new regulations that are designed to eliminate coal mining, coal burning, usage of coal. Votes: 0

From my experience, there are so many regulations for investing in the United States that they become an impediment, a barrier to investing. Votes: 0

Because policymakers often rely on think tanks' research when crafting laws and regulations, it's critical to know whether these organizations are truly independent. Votes: 0

You hold onto religion, you know, rules, regulations, traditions. I think what God is interested in is people's hearts, and that's hard enough. Votes: 0

If we think we regulate printing, thereby to rectify manners, we must regulate all regulations and pastimes, all that is delightful to man. Votes: 0

Doing nothing while the middle class is hurting. That's not leadership. Loose regulations and lax enforcement. That's not leadership. That's abandoning our middle class. Votes: 0

Tariffs protect ill-considered government policies, such as costly regulations and high taxes on labor and capital that make our goods uncompetitive in international markets. Votes: 0

Stop costly new regulations that would increase unemployment, raise consumer prices, and weaken the nation's global competitiveness with virtually no impact on global temperatures. Votes: 0

Washington should revive international efforts begun during the Clinton administration to pressure countries with dangerously loose banking regulations to adopt and enforce stricter rules. Votes: 0

Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness. Votes: 0

There are enough high hurdles to climb, as one travels through life, without having to scale artificial barriers created by law or silly regulations. Votes: 0

We need to have much clearer regulations on things like corporate funding of scientific research. Things need to be made explicit which are implicit. Votes: 0

Apparently, the heart of opposition to new gun regulations is in the white community. Yet white people face far less daily violence with guns. Votes: 0

I will use my position as chairman emeritus on the Energy and Commerce Committee to try to bring some common sense to EPA regulations. Votes: 0

I do believe that some of these regulations made the markets more volatile, and it remains to be seen how bad that can be. Votes: 0

I truly feel that if you understand yourself and set goals without the regulations and limitations others put on you, then nothing is impossible. Votes: 0

We need a race to the top so that we have policies and regulations that protect human rights, the environment and that reduce poverty. Votes: 0

To some,Islam is nothing but a code of rules and regulations.But,to those who understand,it is a perfect vision of life Votes: 0

I think you have a danger of regulating, putting regulations in place which will mean there will be no press in 10 years to regulate. Votes: 0

The Labor Party is a party with no ideals, regulations or laws, and it is a party I will not be a part of. Votes: 0

Motorists who want to save money on gas will demand and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles. We should not limit their freedom with more government regulations. Votes: 0

Providing tax relief and reducing regulations leads to job creation and new economic opportunities for our small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. Votes: 0

I manage my business; politicians are doing their business. I can only work within their rules and regulations. I can't pick up a political fight. Votes: 0

If after accepting the spiritual master and being initiated one does not follow the rules and regulations of devotional service, then he is again fallen. Votes: 0

You talk to the farmers, the ranchers, our small community bankers, and boy, one of the No. 1 issues is the regulations coming out of Washington. Votes: 0

The bottom line is that we cannot sit idle as unparalleled rules and regulations significantly restrict our rights and ability to care for our families. Votes: 0

Corporations complained about [safety] regulations, but let's face it, people walk away from accidents now that would have killed them when I was a kid Votes: 0

Because America leads the world by example, it's no surprise that some might seek to imitate our domestic rules and regulations on a global scale. Votes: 0

These vessels are out of sight, out of mind. They are exempt from minimum-wage requirements, from Coast Guard inspections, OSHA regulations and other safety laws. Votes: 0

Traditional medical ethics, based on the doctor-patient relationship must be changed... The primary function of health care regulations should be to limit an individuals own decision-making! Votes: 0

I'm not a complete libertarian. There is a proper role in some areas of the government to have rules and regulations - I'm not an anarchist. Votes: 0

When regulations on the housing industry are reasonable, the cost of housing goes down. Regulatory relief is needed to make housing more affordable to more Americans. Votes: 0

All's the government should do is keep the taxes and regulations at a manageable rate, keep a decent standing army and get out of the way. Votes: 0

Drill everything, mine everything, roll back regulations, tweak the science, expedite permits. Sound familiar? The Republicans offer up more 19th-Century solutions to our 21st-Century energy problems. Votes: 0

Judges are not members of Congress, they're not state legislators, governors, nor presidents. Their job is not to pass laws, implement regulations, nor to make policy. Votes: 0

What do the Republicans say? Donald Trump? They say they're just going to roll back the Dodd-Frank regulations. They want to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Votes: 0

President Obama's policies have been categorical failures for our country. Unemployment is over nine percent, our deficits are growing, and small businesses are being burdened with regulations. Votes: 0

Ideology trumps rationality. Most conservatives cannot abide the solution to global warming - strong government regulations and a government-led effort to accelerate clean-energy technologies in the market. Votes: 0

Efforts to ease regulations and reform the nation's tax system have helped put this self-sustaining recovery on track, The numbers prove our policies have not been wrong. Votes: 0

The illustrious and noble ought to place before them certain rules and regulations, not less for their hours of leisure and relaxation than for those of business. Votes: 0

We should scrub all of our federal regulations to find responsible ways to make life easier to small businesses, i want to be a small business president. Votes: 0

Public health regulations are often controversial at the time but who would want to go back to the days of sitting in smoke-filled restaurants or cars without seatbelts? Votes: 0

It should surprise no one that I'm out arguing for small government, reduced spending and getting our financial house in order, along with reasonable regulations and no more. Votes: 0

I'm actually all in favor of freeing the entrepreneurial spirit - but it turns out, interestingly, that you actually need very strict regulations to free the entrepreneurial spirit. Votes: 0

I will continue my consistent record of voting for lower taxes, less spending and fewer regulations to make our government more effective and efficient while upholding our Constitution. Votes: 0

Conflicting legislation and regulations, overlapping mandates, unwillingness to enforce land use, elite capture, entrenched attitudes, and lack of incentives to influence behavior are rife in many resource-rich countries. Votes: 0

Religion is the rules, regulations, ceremonies and rituals developed by man to create conformity and uniformity in the approach to God. Spirituality is God's call in your soul. Votes: 0

These are just the rules and regulations Of the birds, and the bees The earth, and the trees, Not to mention the gods, not to mention the gods. Votes: 0

We [US] can't compete with low-wage countries in different parts of the world. We cannot compete with countries that play games with currencies or regulations. We can't. We shouldn't. Votes: 0

The Lord's Prayer is 66 words, the Gettysburg Address is 286 words, and there are 1,322 words in the Declaration of Independence. Yet, government regulations on the sale of cabbage total 26,911 words. Votes: 0

Roe v. Wade very clearly sets out that there can be regulations on abortion so long as the life and the health of the mother are taken into account. Votes: 0

What impressed me particularly in Vienna was the strict order everywhere. No mob disturbances of any kind, in spite of the greatly increased liberty and relaxation of police regulations. Votes: 0

Governmental regulations all carry coercion to some degree, and even where they don't, they habituate man to expect teaching, guidance and help outside himself, instead of formulating his own. Votes: 0

I have advocated for rolling back regulations, simplifying the tax code and moving to zero-based budgeting - policies that will support small businesses and raise up the middle class. Votes: 0

We have federal regulations and state laws that prohibit hunting ducks with more than three rounds. And yet it's legal to hunt humans with 15-round, 30-round, even 150-round magazines. Votes: 0

I've proposed reforms on taxes, regulations, and trade that will all have the effect of keeping jobs and wealth in America for our workers - and dramatically boosting incomes. Votes: 0

Teachers have power. We may cripple them by petty economics; by Government regulations, by the foolish criticism of an uninformed press; but their power exists for good or evil ... Votes: 0

It is not enough to invent new machines, new regulations, or new institutions. We must understand differently and more perfectly the true purpose of our existence on this earth. Votes: 0

Federal overreach from agencies like the EPA is hurting family farms. I will fight against these crippling regulations, and always side with the hard working farmers and ranchers of Missouri. Votes: 0

One of the points in which I was especially interested was the Jim Crow regulations, that is, the system of separation of the races in street cars and railroad trains. Votes: 0

The Federal Highway Administration has allowed states to take advantage of a loophole in federal regulations, delaying bridge inspections to every four years instead of the two years normally required. Votes: 0

At least Germany and France have recently criticized that the Ukrainian central government has limited certain parts of the autonomy regulations to three years. They were supposed to last permanently. Votes: 0

Life cannot be administered by definite rules and regulations; that wisdom to deal with a man's difficulties comes only through some knowledge of his life and habits as a whole. Votes: 0

Salvation is not a religion. It's not rules or regulations or rituals. Salvation is a relationship. That relationship doesn't begin when you get to Heaven; it begins here on Earth. Votes: 0

Banks are concerned the central bank is imposing too many regulations. If the trend continues, we'll swing to heavy regulation. We need to have balanced regulation to encourage the economy. Votes: 0

I don't really like the word 'religion.' To me, that's like rules and regulations and paying money to send up prayers. That kind of all weirds me out, honestly. Votes: 0

While markets are supposed to ensure transparency by showing orders to everyone simultaneously, flash orders are currently allowed because of a loophole in securities regulations that allows for immediate trades. Votes: 0

Catholicism is not a lifeless set of rules and regulations. Catholicism is a lifestyle. Catholicism is a way of life designed by God to help you become all you can be. Votes: 0

We've got to get rid of this discrimination, this chilling, this bigotry toward gays and lesbians that are reflected in literally hundreds and hundreds of statutes and regulations in this country. Votes: 0

It horrifies me how much it costs to put on shows now, mainly due to EU regulations. The freedom to be entrepreneurial is no longer there. It's a massive business now. Votes: 0

We will reverse course on the heavy hand of regulation, discarding Dodd-Frank and any other regulations that advance a political agenda at the expense of jobs and investment on Main Street. Votes: 0

I think young people of all races are interested in justice; maybe not so much taxes and regulations, but they're interested in justice and the right to privacy on the Internet. Votes: 0

Parents of medically fragile children find themselves becoming experts in lots of different areas, including laws and regulations, research and treatments, and the various specialists that support the health of their children. Votes: 0

Prescriptive regulations, such as telling electric utilities what kinds of coal to burn or what kinds of scrubbers to install on their smokestacks, were not only intrusive, they were also grossly inefficient. Votes: 0

In some ways, with the security challenges this country has faced, we have had to put in rules and regulations for business to be able to sustain their growth and create jobs. Votes: 0

Women are networkers, women hate hierarchy and especially entrepreneurs hate hierarchy because when they see hierarchy structured in they see rules and regulations are commonplace, and they want to tear it down. Votes: 0

Unfortunately, President Obama's failed policies of new regulations, higher taxes, and Obamacare and his anti-business rhetoric have hit Hispanics especially hard. Big government really hurts those who are trying to make it. Votes: 0

People feel that they're being required to meet all sorts of regulations and rules and requirements in their areas of work and MPs are not imposing those sort of restrictions on themselves. Votes: 0

Religion is a very dangerous thing. By that I mean being so caught up in rules and regulations and not focusing on the thing that matters most- a personal relationship with God. Votes: 0

You have regulations on top of regulations, and new companies cannot form and old companies are going out of business. And you want to increase the regulations and make them even worse. Votes: 0

Finally, the House is working to require a comprehensive federal review of IRS regulations with a follow-up report to Congress on possible actions to reduce the tax paperwork burden imposed on small businesses. Votes: 0

I paid every effort to seek deregulation throughout FEDEX's start-up and expansion periods, because the biggest impediment to our growth was the government regulations that restricted new entry into the air cargo market. Votes: 0

They say that Japan's rigorous building codes and regulations saved thousands of lives over there. Or, as Republicans here saw it, it 'fostered a socialist, anti-business environment that's worse than being dead.' Votes: 0

We love having the freedom that we have with the web; I mean, we don't have to answer to anybody. We have complete creative control; we don't have to worry about FCC regulations. Votes: 0

Unfortunately, liberals didn't stop with welfare-statism. They also turned to economic regulations, not understanding that such interventions, again, harmed the very people they were supposedly truing to help - the poor and destitute. Votes: 0

The federal government needs to get off the backs of small businesses and let the private sector grow and create jobs instead of harnessing it with onerous regulations and a repressive tax code. Votes: 0

Conservatives... are so opposed to government regulations that they are skeptical of anyone who identifies a problem that requires regulatory solutions - and they are inherently accepting of those who downplay such problems. Votes: 0

State interference in economic life, which calls itself economic policy, has done nothing but destroy economic life. Prohibitions and regulations have by their general obstructive tendency fostered the growth of the spirit of wastefulness. Votes: 0

I have not done anything wrong. I have not broken any laws. I have not violated any IRS rules or regulations and I have not provided false information to this or any other committee. Votes: 0

Subsidies and mandates are just two of the privileges that government can bestow on politically connected friends. Others include grants, loans, tax credits, favorable regulations, bailouts, loan guarantees, targeted tax breaks and no-bid contracts. Votes: 0

Moral maturity and freedom require more than mere adherence to the law; they require an understanding of the why and wherefore of its rules and regulations- the principles that make it worthy of their allegiance. Votes: 0

I only have disdain for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He raised taxes and has increased regulations. What else is new? He's a bully who wants to micro-manage people's lives by mandate, not persuasion. Votes: 0

If someone says they shouldn't have to follow regulations because they're making food in their home, I'd say, 'Why is your home so safe that it doesn't need that level of oversight and control?' Votes: 0

There seems to be no way to save wildness from human intrusion without establishing and enforcing rules and regulations that are themselves intrusions on what, by definition, are meant to be areas outside humanity's control. Votes: 0

It is America, I don't want the government trying to control more of my life. I want less government control, and I think there are too many government regulations, laws and taxes on the books. Votes: 0

I don't think that any person can fix FEMA. I think FEMA needs a total restructuring. I think it needs to be taken from scratch and redone. The regulations are outdated; the rules are outdated. Votes: 0

I dont think that any person can fix FEMA. I think FEMA needs a total restructuring. I think it needs to be taken from scratch and redone. The regulations are outdated; the rules are outdated. Votes: 0

The United States has to go through structural reforms in terms of improving our education system or revamping our infrastructure or, you know, looking at some regulations that weren't properly controlling excesses on Wall Street. Votes: 0

One ironic legacy of the Clinton administration is the rearming of the American citizenry. Each time Clinton and his friends in Congress threaten another round of anti-gun regulations, the American people respond by stocking up.... Votes: 0

Many are the exercises of power reserved to the States wherein a uniformity of proceeding would be advantageous to all. Such are quarantines, health laws, regulations of the press, banking institutions, training militia, etc., etc. Votes: 0

If I may discuss the idea of explosion. The number of regulations issued in the last two years is approximately the same as the number issued in the last two years of the Bush administration. Votes: 0

Human Nature is not a problem that can be fixed by rules and regulations. All solutions to the existing problems must be based on how people behave, not on how we think they should behave. Votes: 0

As state and federal lawmakers debate the country's energy policies and Colorado's role in the ever-expanding energy economy, let's hope they remember that unnecessary regulations stifle growth while doing nothing for public safety or health. Votes: 0

Paternalistic regulations often prohibit women from holding jobs in certain industries: In the Russian Federation, women cannot drive trucks in the agriculture sector; in Belarus, they cannot be carpenters; in Kazakhstan, they cannot be welders. Votes: 0