Quotes about Freedom and Democracy

Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny. Votes: 4

Liberty, freedom and democracy are very fuzzy words, but human rights is very specific. Votes: 4

The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world. Votes: 4

The closer Iraq approaches freedom and democracy, the more impediments and barriers the terrorists will erect. Votes: 4

I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change. Votes: 4

I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society. Votes: 4

A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy. Votes: 4

We Americans have the great gifts of freedom and democracy, but it has been our education system that has fulfilled the promise of democracy. Votes: 4

I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible. Votes: 3

Cuba will be able to move towards freedom and democracy once again. Votes: 3

The most important things to be acquired for freedom and democracy, are identity and dignity. Votes: 3

No matter what happens, nothing can prevent the historical process by which society demands freedom and democracy, Votes: 3

America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world. Votes: 3

There should be competition and exchanges between different countries, but there are certainly certain universal values, and that is freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day. Votes: 3

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day. Votes: 3

It is past time for the U.S. government to fully fulfill our moral obligation to those who have fought for freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

We praise the strength, the patience and the longing of the people who did not stop thinking of freedom and democracy in these dark times Votes: 3

In general the 53 countries on the continent of Africa have made great progress towards freedom and democracy, and in terms of electing good, sound administrations. Votes: 3

For centuries, America has led the world on a long march toward freedom and democracy. Let's reclaim our clean energy leadership and lead the world toward clean energy independence. Votes: 3

...governments, including free and democratic governments, are not really friendly to freedom and democracy. They abhor any rule of law that limits their powers and penchant for social engineering. Votes: 3

America is stronger than ever. We will forever remember those we lost on September 11, 2001. In honoring their memory, we will remain true to our commitment to freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

We cannot cut and run. If we are to ensure freedom and democracy, it is essential that we follow through on our obligation to bring about stability in Iraq. Votes: 3

Our constitutional liberties shall not be sacrificed in our search for greater security, for that is what our enemies and all enemies of freedom and democracy hope to achieve. Votes: 3

[They let] friendship with the leaders in China obscure our devotion to freedom and democracy when those kids set up in Tiananmen Square, and I think it was wrong. Votes: 3

I think it is very important for any U.S. administration to be clear that America stands on the side of freedom and democracy and respect for individual rights. Votes: 3

I swear I will do everything in my power to change the situation in Tibet where human rights are being suppressed. Tibet seeks freedom and democracy and we agree on those values. Votes: 3

137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

Belief in liberal freedom and democracy is always belief in it in a particular place, in a national home with histories that only those who are born in a place or who adopt its citizenship can hope to understand. Votes: 3

Hatred is corrosive of a person's wisdom and conscience; the mentality of enmity can poison a nation's spirit, instigate brutal life and death struggles, destroy a society's tolerance and humanity, and block a nation's progress to freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

I am confident that in the end freedom and democracy will prevail over terror and tyranny. We will win this war on terror - and when we do Americans, the British, Iraqis, and people around the world will be more secure. Votes: 3

The world is threatened by terrorism and violent extremism like never before. The rule of law is one of our chief defences against terrorism. Our shared values of freedom and democracy are shielded when like-minded nations work together to promote justice. Votes: 3

The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain difficulties... the Iranian youth need more freedom. They are struggling for more freedom and democracy. This commands great respect. Votes: 3

The challenge as we saw in the Nigerian project was to restructure the economy decisively in the direction of a modern free market as an appropriate environment for cultivation of freedom and democracy and the natural emergence of a new social order. Votes: 3

The President, in talking about freedom and democracy, is sparking a wave of very positive democratic sentiment that might help us override both Islamic fundamentalism that has formed in that region, and also some of the hatred for our policies of invading Iraq. Votes: 3

I've used the prestige and influence of having been a president of the United States as effectively as possible. And secondly, I've still been able to carry out my commitments to peace and human rights and environmental quality and freedom and democracy and so forth. Votes: 3

We are inclined to confuse freedom and democracy, which we regard as moral principles, with the way in which they are practiced in America with capitalism, federalism, and the two-party system, which are not moral principles but simply the preferred and accepted practices of the American people. Votes: 3

It is the Soviet Union that runs against the tide of history . . . . [It is] the march of freedom and democracy which will leave Marxism-Leninism on the ash heap of history, as it has left other tyrannies which stifle the freedom and muzzle the self-expression of the people. Votes: 3

Ultimately, the court is heading to a doctrine of 'separation of campaign and state.' This doctrine, like separation of church and state or separation of military and civilian authority, is not explicit in the Constitution but flows naturally from its structure and commitment to freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

These individuals are tyrants, and so they hate democracy. They are bigots, zealots, and persecutors, and so they hate Americas freedom tolerance, and respect for all people. The terrorists of Sept. 11 live and flourish in darkness. They cannot survive in the liberating and inspirational sunlight of American freedom and democracy. Votes: 3

I seek the spread of freedom and democracy in the way that satisfies God. [Americans] have planned and paved the ways for a long time, but it is God who is the real planner -- and the proof of this is the fall of the American twin towers[...]a miracle from God. Votes: 3

Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up. Votes: 2

You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box. Votes: 2

For us democracy is a question of human dignity. And human dignity is political freedom. Votes: 2

The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. Votes: 2

Spain and the United States share the same values of democracy, liberty and fundamental freedoms. Votes: 2

We will not fail your expectations of us as a new nation dedicated to peace, democracy, and freedom. Votes: 2

Nobody and nothing will stop Russia on the road to strengthening democracy and ensuring human rights and freedoms. Votes: 2

I have said democracy and freedom do not work too well if you are hungry, if you are starving. Votes: 2

Taiwan's democracy has grown very fast and we enjoy a certain degree of freedom, as other developed democracies like the United States. Votes: 2

America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought. Votes: 2

Freedom of expression - in particular, freedom of the press - guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy. Votes: 2

We can't equate democracy with Christianity because the largest democracy on earth is India, which is primarily Hindu. The third largest democracy is Indonesia, which is Islamic. Democracy and freedom are not dependent on Christian beliefs. Votes: 2

Without democracy freedom is a chimera Votes: 0

The test of democracy is freedom of criticism. Votes: 0

Democracy evolves where freedom is able to determine its own policy. Votes: 0

Life in freedom is not easy, and democracy is not perfect. Votes: 0

It takes a long time to build democracy, to build freedom. Votes: 0

LIBERTY! FREEDOM! DEMOCRACY!True anyhow no matter how manyLiars use those words. Votes: 0

Freedom of the press is the staff of life, for any vital democracy. Votes: 0

The answer to subversion of democracy is more democracy, more freedom, more justice. Votes: 0

Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy. Votes: 0

What Tunisia urgently needs, is freedom and the building of a real democracy. Votes: 0

I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. Votes: 0

The freedom movement is built around the principle of democracy and universality of freedom. Votes: 0

Without democracy there is no freedom. Violence, no matter who is using it, is always reactionary. Votes: 0

Democracy is always an unfinished experiment, testing the capacity of each generation to live freedom nobly. Votes: 0

Those religions that are oppressive to women are also against democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. Votes: 0

Collective freedom is one devoid of material bondage and one that supports the institutions necessary for democracy. Votes: 0

Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Votes: 0

A single party is ruling in Hungary, but democracy and the freedom of speech are still in place. Votes: 0

The laws of democracy remain a dead letter, its freedom is anarchy, its equality the equality of unequals Votes: 0

Democracy is constructed like an edifice, freedom by freedom, right by right, until it reaches its snapping point. Votes: 0

I see it as my duty to take a stand for the Iraqi people, for democracy, freedom and reconciliation. Votes: 0

You measure a democracy by the freedom it gives its dissidents, not the freedom it gives its assimilated conformists. Votes: 0

We've got to understand that the whole nature of the way American democracy guards its freedom has been changed Votes: 0

We've got to understand that the whole nature of the way American democracy guards its freedom has been changed. Votes: 0

I regard freedom of expression as the primary right without which one can not have a proper functioning democracy. Votes: 0

Democracy is always a beckoning goal, not a safe harbor. For freedom is an unremitting endeavor, never a final achievement. Votes: 0

Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. Votes: 0

If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk. Votes: 0

Freedom, democracy, and socialism can only ever exist together; it is impossible to have any one without the other two. Votes: 0

America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world. Votes: 0

For our democracy has been marred by imperialism, and it has been enlightened only by individual and sporadic efforts at freedom. Votes: 0

Poverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery. Votes: 0

The greatest blessing of our democracy is freedom. But in the last analysis, our only freedom is the freedom to discipline ourselves. Votes: 0

The words democracy, socialism, freedom, patriotic, realistic, justice have each of them several different meanings which cannot be reconciled with one another. Votes: 0

Philadelphia, the foundation of freedom, liberty and democracy, I still believe in the idea of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Votes: 0

We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that. Votes: 0

But it also came at a significant cost for human rights, and today's restricted freedom of expression, self-censorship and stunted multi-party democracy. Votes: 0

Without a strong educational system democracy is crippled. Knowledge is not only key to power. It is the citadel of human freedom. Votes: 0

Democracy's my idea. I do not agree with communists, my acts prove. Free press in Cuba - free ideas, freedom religion belief. Votes: 0

I thank God and America for the right to live and raise my family under the flag of tolerance, democracy and freedom. Votes: 0

Democracy will be transformative. It will help other societies realize the benefits of freedom. Nothing's as big as that, in terms of peace. Votes: 0

The highest measure of democracy is neither the 'extent of freedom' nor the 'extent of equality', but rather the highest measure of participation. Votes: 0

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development. Votes: 0

When public access to voting is impaired or when public confidence in voting is diluted, democracy suffers and our freedom is less secure. Votes: 0

Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put up a wall to keep our people in. Votes: 0

Simon Wiesenthal told me that any political party in a democracy that uses the word 'freedom' in its name is either Nazi or Communist. Votes: 0

The case for trade is not just monetary, but moral. Economic freedom creates habits of liberty. And habits of liberty create expectations of democracy. Votes: 0

Just the concept of personal freedom within a democracy, for instance, is a relatively young idea - only about 300 years old in this country. Votes: 0

Freedom in a democracy is the glory of the state, and, therefore, in a democracy only will the freeman of nature deign to dwell. Votes: 0

The problem is that democracy is not freedom. Democracy is simply majoritarianism, which is inherently incompatible with real freedom. Our founding fathers clearly understood this. Votes: 0

The largest threat to freedom, democracy, the market economy and prosperity, is no longer socialism. It is, instead, the ambitious, arrogant, unscrupulous ideology of environmentalism. Votes: 0

I salute all the nations of the Arab Spring and I salute the heroic people of Syria who are striving for freedom, democracy and reform. Votes: 0

Let's remember that the revolution in Tahrir Square was not anti-American, it was not anti-Israeli, it was for democracy and freedom. That's a good thing. Votes: 0

Forget the conspiracy theories! God gave us the right to vote, and He gave the United States, and all of its citizens, freedom through democracy. Votes: 0

My heart beats red, white, and blue. And with patriotism it aches Generally, I believe in democracy, freedom and civil rights But in particular, cupcakes Votes: 0

Since President Bush took office in 2001, this Congress has supported an agenda of democracy, freedom and expansion of rights for all peoples throughout the world. Votes: 0

Where are the real sources of human dignity, freedom and modern democracy, if not in the concept of infinity to which all men are equal? Votes: 0

China has to go along with world trends. That's democracy, liberty, individual freedom. China sooner or later has to go that way. It cannot go backward. Votes: 0

In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival. Votes: 0

What we have is two important values in conflict: freedom of speech and our desire for healthy campaigns in a healthy democracy. You can't have both. Votes: 0

Freedom of the press is the mortar that binds together the bricks of democracy -- and it is also the open window embedded in those bricks. Votes: 0

Freedom and democracy are nothing but instruments, just like stability. The goal is called progress and growth. Anyone who puts freedom ahead of stability is hurting growth. Votes: 0

I realized that democracy is indivisible, or rather, that freedom is indivisible. There are many clown-democracies in the Arab world, which have nothing to do with freedom. Votes: 0

Liberal Democracy is all about extending choice. Give people the option to decide their retirement age, and you immediately extend their freedom in a very significant way. Votes: 0

The ideas of ancient Greece helped inspire America's founding fathers as they reached for democracy. Our revolutionary ideas helped inspire Greeks as they sought their own freedom. Votes: 0

In remembering those who lost their lives in the London attacks and the September 11th attacks we continue our commitment to fighting for freedom, democracy and justice. Votes: 0

We should seek international support for our mutual objectives abroad, in promoting freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, and also the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. Votes: 0

The Greek people not only relate to the ancient traditions, they have fought, they have shed blood, until recently, to defend the values of democracy and freedom. Votes: 0

I wanted to get far away from those who believed in cruelty, so then I went to France, a land of true freedom, democracy, equality and fraternity. Votes: 0

In the long and dogged crusade that the human race has fought in favor of democracy, the ideal of liberty, of freedom, has always been the goal. Votes: 0

Freedom and democracy, That's the word from Washington every day. Put America to sleep with warm milk and clichés, And people are expendable along the way. Votes: 0

Hong Kong is not just a global financial center. It's also a place with a lot of teens and youth who love freedom, democracy, and human rights. Votes: 0

Science and democracy are the right and left hands of what I'll refer to as the move from the realm of necessity to the realm of freedom. Votes: 0

There can be no democracy without truth. There can be no truth without controversy, there can be no change without freedom. Without freedom there can be no progress. Votes: 0

Democracy has nothing to do with freedom. Democracy is a soft variant of communism, and rarely in the history of ideas has it been taken for anything else. Votes: 0

The stories from Iran's present and past are reminders that freedom, democracy and human rights, or fundamentalism, fascism and terrorism are not geographically and culturally determined, but universal. Votes: 0

Since pacifists have more freedom of action in countries where traces of democracy survive, pacifism can act more effectively against democracy than for it. Objectively the pacifist is pro-Nazi. Votes: 0

Democracy was supposed to champion freedom of speech, and yet the simple rules of table decorum could clamp down on the rights their forefathers had fought and died for. Votes: 0

Democracy still has a real hope and chance in Iraq, and true freedom in this country would be the greatest testament to those who gave their lives for it. Votes: 0

Democracy still has a real hope and chance in Iraq, and true freedom in this country would be the greatest testament to those who gave their lives for it Votes: 0

The strategic partnership between the European Union and the United States is rooted in our shared values of freedom, human rights, democracy and a belief in the market economy. Votes: 0

Primarily, Warsaw and Brussels share the central basic values of the EU: human dignity, democracy, and the religious freedom of every single human being. We believe in these values. 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

Let me reassure that the Kingdom of Cambodia a country with independence, neutrality, peace, freedom, democracy and human rights as you all have seen, shall be existing with no end. Votes: 0

You actually cannot sell the idea of freedom, democracy, diversity, as if it were a brand attribute and not reality -- not at the same time as you're bombing people, you can't. Votes: 0

Jazz is about freedom within discipline. Usually a dictatorship like in Russia and Germany will prevent jazz from being played because it just seemed to represent freedom, democracy and the United States. Votes: 0

President Obama is currently on a week-long trip to Africa, where he will promote freedom, democracy, and economic opportunity. I guess he figured it hasn't worked here - so try it somewhere else. Votes: 0

If we care about universal principles such as freedom, democracy and the rule of law, we cannot leave them to the care of market forces; we must establish some other institutions to safeguard them. Votes: 0

We will not be intimidated or pushed off the world stage by people who do not like what we stand for, and that is, freedom, democracy and the fight against disease, poverty and terrorism. Votes: 0