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Government Quotes

Jefferson leads this page, followed by Milton Friedman, Robert LeFevre and Lincoln. Most of it is political philosophy, with a few jokes mixed in: P. J. O’Rourke in Parliament of Whores (1991) says giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys, and Will Rogers, in 1935, said a comedian needs no credit when the whole government is working for him.

Two well-known lines are flagged. “Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants” is credited to William Penn, but the oldest wording the notes cite is from a 1949 speech by Norman Vincent Peale. The one about a government big enough to give you everything being big enough to take it away is credited to Barry Goldwater, and the notes point to older versions of it.

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Government has a role to play to spread awareness, break stigma, and help save lives

Madeleine Dean

" My doors are always open, we’ll make sure to provide the resources and make the necessary contacts. As a Government, we’ll give you the fullest support."

John Atta Mills

But because government officials prefer buying foreign-made vehicles, we could not continue manufacturing...we lost market, says Mr.Wavamunno.

Gordon Wavamunno

“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools”

Emily Mkamanga

The government is putting modalities in place to regulate motorcycles and tricycles with the aim of ensuring their safe use

Mavis Nkansah Boadu

We've gone too far in letting the government into our affairs...

Steve Baer Solar pioneer persists, without federal handout (1980)

The government has also made progress toward enacting the Access to Information Bill into law.

Chushi C. Kasanda

An LPM-led regional government shall give title deeds to all so-called illegal plot owners in urban areas in the first 100 days after winning elections

Maxie Minnaar

I am happy to say that I was given encouragement and assistance not only by women but by men as well, many of whom were in high government offices.

Sugra Visram

I have a clear picture of the Benet people now, and I do apologize on behalf of the government for those that have lost their lives in the struggle.”

Jane Frances Kuka

My target is to increase the fish stock in the market and generate more revenue for government”

Haja Afsatu Kabba

I believe in fiscal responsibility and making government more responsive

Jennette Bradley

When you speak up, our government listens. When you activate your networks, that is awesome

Ann Njogu

The government should provide uninterrupted electricity. That was a promise made by President Bola Tinubu when he was a candidate,”

Femi Falana

I’ve faced up to a lot. But I’ve never let anyone hold me back and I’ve met tough challenges head on. And I know working in government will be challenging.

Poppy Gustafsson, Baroness Gustafsson

Government support through policy could accelerate progress

Charlot Magayi

Shouldn’t Makinde tell the people of Oyo State if he has returned the N30bn he admitted to have received from the Federal Government as intervention fund?

Ayo Fayose

Africa as a continent must decolonise the government system and economic system

Ketlhalefile Motshegwa

The Government currently faces budget constraints, and we must make sure that both public and donor funds are used effectively

Moeti Mohwasa

Our government structure is based on teamwork and institutional governance

Moeti Mohwasa

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