Quotes about Responsibility of Government

Formerly government was the responsibility of people; now people were the responsibility of government. Votes: 4

Of course, plenty of people don't think that guaranteeing affordable health insurance is a core responsibility of government. Votes: 3

No responsibility of government is more fundamental than the responsibility of maintaining the highest standard of ethical behavior for those who conduct the public business. Votes: 3

Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities. Votes: 3

Yes, look, social class is definitely an issue in Britain, it is definitely an issue and I think that most people across the country would sympathise with the idea that there are lots of people with talent and ability all across this country who want to make more of themselves and part of the responsibility of government is to make that happen. Votes: 3

The people of America need personal responsibility and freedom, not dependency on the government. Votes: 2

Family responsibility, yes, and always. Family bankruptcy due to the cruel rules of government, no. Votes: 2

The government can give citizens opportunity and it's their responsibility to take advantage of it. Votes: 2

I think it's a fundamental responsibility of the federal government to enforce our nation's borders. Votes: 2

I think there is a huge responsibility upon governments to understand the consequence of their decisions. Votes: 2

The people of Zimbabwe have a responsibility to ensure that the government that they elected behaves properly. Votes: 2

No government in the world today has explicitly assigned the responsibility for planetary protection to any of its agencies. Votes: 2

The security of the citizens of Israel, the future of the state of Israel, this is the Israeli government's responsibility. Votes: 2

Among our responsibilities is to make sure that 23 percent of all government contracts go to small businesses. That's about $150 billion annually, from all the government agencies. Votes: 2

But the federal government, our collective government, has responsibilities that none of these other levels of government can fulfill; and chief among these is national defense. Votes: 2

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs. Votes: 2

One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack or a natural disaster. Votes: 2

The responsibility of a minister is to step aside when there is a criminal investigation of the department. That protects the propriety of Parliament and of responsible government. Votes: 2

One of the specific powers and responsibilities of the federal government is to secure the borders. Property can be taken with due process of law and just compensation. Votes: 2

We don't need a weakened government but a strong government that would take responsibility for the rights of the individual and care for the society as a whole. Votes: 2

The responsibility for good government lies not just with governments themselves but also with every other part of the system they operate in, including media, non-governmental organisations and the public. Votes: 2

As a member of Congress, I believe it is the responsibility of those elected to represent the people at every level of government to ensure that our government works to ensure that every person who wants gainful employment has it. Votes: 2

Responsibility is a tremendous engine in a free government. Votes: 0

Peace is a national issue, not only government's responsibility. Votes: 0

Federal judges are just very reluctant to stick the government with responsibility. Votes: 0

Businesses should be focused on business, and social responsibility should be government responsibility. Votes: 0

Businesses should be focused on business and social responsibility should be government responsibility. Votes: 0

When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves. Votes: 0

Disaster management should be coordinated by the federal government, .. It is our exact responsibility. Votes: 0

The federal government has a responsibility to protect all Americans from potential terrorist attack. Votes: 0

In a free country, government is a dull and onerous responsibility. It is a parent-teacher conference. Votes: 0

It is a great privilege, as well as our responsibility, to pray for our government leaders. Votes: 0

In a free society, government has the responsibility of protecting us from others, but not from ourselves. Votes: 0

I stand for limited government, fiscal responsibility, personal freedom, personal responsibility, so the Republican Party will support me. Votes: 0

Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people. Votes: 0

It is the church's responsibility, the government's responsibility, and the personal responsibility of every one of us to love. Votes: 0

I am the constitutionally and legitimately elected sheriff, and I absolutely refuse to surrender my responsibility to the federal government. Votes: 0

I represent what I think is a traditional Republican... a limited government, fiscal responsibility, strong national defense, individual freedom and liberty. Votes: 0

We believe that the government has an important role to create the conditions that promote entrepreneurship, upward mobility, and individual responsibility. Votes: 0

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders. Votes: 0

I believe that it is my right and responsibility as an American to question our government when our government is wrong. Votes: 0

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders. Votes: 0

Government money in the arts, I fear, can only deflect artists from their responsibility to find an authentic market for their products. Votes: 0

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other. Votes: 0

The question is whether voters, particularly independents, believe that Obama truly values personal liberty and responsibility as much as the government-bought safety net. Votes: 0

It is the responsibility of the citizens to support their government. It is not the responsibility of the government to support its citizens. Votes: 0

Smaller government, more individual responsibility, more individual control creates more Republicans. More state power and ownership and control and top-down decision-making creates more Democrats. Votes: 0

Fiscal responsibility and government reform are going to be good themes for governing, well at any time, but particularly coming out of a recovery. Votes: 0

People have to take responsibility for themselves. We need to get the housing industry going again. We don't need government intervening in every step. Votes: 0

It is the responsibility of Afghanistan's new government to gain better control over the country's administration and to resolutely fight the drug trade and corruption. Votes: 0

The responsibility of philanthropy rests with us. The wealthier we are, the more powerful we get. We cannot put the entire onus on the government. Votes: 0

The U.K. government has a responsibility to keep secrets in some circumstances. It also has a responsibility not to abuse that power for other purposes. Votes: 0

A republic is not an easy form of government to live under, and when the responsibility of citizenship is evaded, democracy decays and authoritarianism takes over. Votes: 0

Under both the welfare state and communism, the responsibility for the welfare, security, and prosperity of the people is presumed to rest with the central government. Votes: 0

Government is an unnecessary evil. Human beings, when accustomed to taking responsibility for their own behavior, can cooperate on a basis of mutual trust and helpfulness. Votes: 0

First of all, I can't forget my first responsibility - which is to be the Leader of the Opposition and that's to provide an alternative government. Votes: 0

You know, President Obama feels very strongly that the government has a responsibility to engage with the American people, as well as with the world community. Votes: 0

When there is no Personal Responsibility in any society, there cannot be a responsible government. Responsible government is an off shoot of a culture of Personal Responsibility. Votes: 0

Los Angeles County government is a "Soviet-style system," with too many people only sort of in charge and no person sufficiently at the helm to take responsibility. Votes: 0

Nobody is starving on the streets. We've always taken care of them. We take care of our own; we always have. It is not the government's responsibility. Votes: 0

Repeatedly asking for government help undermines the foundations of society by destroying initiative and responsibility. It is also a fatal blow to efficiency and corrupts the political process. Votes: 0

Absolute power corrupts absolutely; and if you surrender your personal responsibility to a government which promises to take care of you, they will only take care of themselves. Votes: 0

We tried to have diplomas without learning, we tried to have jobs without work, we tried to have houses without savings, we tried to have government without responsibility. Votes: 0

Parliament of the country is the repository of the sovereign will of the people, and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of both the government and the Opposition. Votes: 0

It`s all part of the pattern. This is a story of scandal and corruption, investigations, refusals to take responsibility. If this government continues in office, this will continue. Votes: 0

In the book I define conservatism, as I believe it is fit upon four categories of principle: respect for The Constitution, respect for life, less government, and personal responsibility. Votes: 0

I don't believe the federal government should be involved in the creation of standards directly or indirectly, the creation of curriculum or content. It is clearly a state responsibility. Votes: 0

The government has a responsibility to protect society, to help maintain society. That's why we have laws... The rule of law creates a set of standards for our behavior. Votes: 0

But without a caring society, without each citizen voluntarily accepting the weight of responsibility, government is destined to grow even larger, taking more of your money, burrowing deeper into your lives. Votes: 0

What does it mean to say that government might have a responsibility? Government can't have a responsibility any more than the business can. The only entities which can have responsibilities are people. Votes: 0

Freedom is our most precious commodity and if we are not eternally vigilant, government will take it all away. Individual freedom demands individual responsibility. Votes: -1