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"National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering criticisms by members of the media, would do well not to take such criticism personally but to regard the media as their allies in keeping the government clean and honest, its services."
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"I don't believe an Alliance government should sponsor legislation on abortion or a referendum on abortion."

"We no longer have a free market in the United States, we have a government controlled free market."

"Wherever magistrates were appointed from among those who complied with the injunctions of the laws, Socrates considered the government to be an aristocracy."

"No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government."

"Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule."

"We must not tolerate oppressive government or industrial oligarchy in the form of monopolies and cartels."

"I will continue to advocate for a strong federal government role to establish the production, storage and distribution networks needed to support a hydrogen economy."

"I also helped write the five-page statement of principles that Civic Forum issued in late November. That was the first public expression of what the new government wanted to do."

"The House is rooted in the principle of direct elections and is unique among all branches and bodies of the federal government as without exception, the people's voice."

"It was not my intention whatsoever for the Japanese government to try to get me out of trouble. And I really appreciate the Japanese government for all they have done for me."
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"I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband."

"You, the foreign media, have been the companion of my people in its long and painful journey to freedom."

"You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it."

"Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice."

"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."

"Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope."

"I don't have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can suggest is to forget about yourself and just think of your people. It's always the people who make things happen."

"I guess my religious faith sustained me more than anything else. Family is also very important. If I didn't have children, it would have been too difficult. Even if you are strong, you still need people who would support you all the way."
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