Security Quotes

"First, the security and privacy of sensitive taxpayer information is absolutely essential"

"On one occasion in 1987 the security police came looking for me because of a drawing that I'd published"

"I think we need to just be very clear about what we're trying to do in Afghanistan. Frankly, we're not trying to create the perfect democracy. We're never going to create some ideal society. We are simply there for our own national security"

David Cameron, Politician

"Laura Bush is the same way. I mean, they both, um, understand, they understand the challenges of the moment and understand the responsibilities, he understands the responsibilities he has to protect the national security of America as well as the economic security of America"

Donald Evans, Public Servant

"I didn't spend a lot of time on national security the American people will be glad to know"

Paul Begala, Journalist

"It's time to stop the raid on the Social Security trust fund and start allowing Americans to invest their Social Security taxes in personal savings accounts"

Mike Pence, Politician

"Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element"

David Blunkett, Politician

"I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch"

David Blunkett, Politician

"Mr. President, prime ministers, let us have ambitions: ambitions to move beyond the violence and occupation, to the day when two states, Palestine and Israel, can live together side by side in peace and security"

King Abdullah II, Statesman

"Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the loaning of notes is restricted or suspended, and the panic follows"

John Buchanan Robinson, Politician

"Scare answers to scare, and force begets force, until at length it comes to be seen that we are racing one against another after a phantom security which continually vanishes as we approach"

Henry Campbell-Bannerman

"Ultimately I think what people care about, particularly on an issue like Social Security, is not really what's right and what's left but what's right and what's wrong"

John Podesta, Lawyer

"The prisoners for better security against conversation shall have a canvas bag put over the head of each and tied around the neck, with a holes for proper breathing and eating, but not seeing"

Edwin M. Stanton, Lawyer

"Security was another reason. You never know what can happen to you when you earn a lot of money"

Ed O'Neill, Actor

"Our nation's security, economy, and place on the world stage depends on the success our educational system"

Ed Markey, Politician

"Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the 9/11 Commission members for their valuable service and important recommendations to improve homeland security"

Jim Ramstad, Politician

"But, gentlemen, can any of us say that as a result of such overwhelming sacrifices of money, of men, of ideals, and of civil dignity the sense of security has indeed been attained?"

Henry Campbell-Bannerman

"We, Russia, are prepared to work with others. I am convinced that stability and security in Europe cannot be considered without taking Russia into account"

Boris Yeltsin, President

"We all have an equal interest in stability and security throughout Europe. The years the OSCE has existed, and particularly this year, have given rise to great expectations and at the same time to powerful disappointments"

Boris Yeltsin, President

"As pressure grows to ease the financial burden on social security, pressure will also grow to eliminate the elderly and infirm to 'free up' more money for the 'fit' and those who contribute more than they take from society"

Cal Thomas, Journalist

"Of course, we should all be aware of what we're packing in our carry-on luggage - anything that might be considered dangerous could be confiscated at a security checkpoint"

David Neeleman, Businessman

"The security of our nation depends on the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their safety, and possibly their lives, to protect the freedoms the rest of us enjoy"

Ben Nelson, Politician

"The Roosevelt enactment of Social Security was a moral revolution in our country: We were assured that we would never reach the very depths of poverty. And to be told, that we are now going to gamble it, on Wall Street, is nonsense!"

Arthur Hertzberg, Theologian

"If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing"

Aaliyah, Musician

"People are afraid of things they don't understand. They don't know how to relate. It threatens their security, their existence, their career, image"

Bill Laswell, Musician

"We in Congress need to support the American forces in every conceivable way, giving them the tools to continue to convert, capture or kill terrorists and the time to equip the Iraqi security forces"

Bob Inglis, Politician

"Instead of being taught independence, energy, and enterprise, our youth today is taught to look for security"

B. Carroll Reece, Politician

"I would rather be a security guard than a rock star"

Bruce McCulloch, Actor

"I remember one day sitting at the pool and suddenly the tears were streaming down my cheeks. Why was I so unhappy? I had success. I had security. But it wasn't enough. I was exploding inside"

Ingrid Bergman, Actress

"You need education. You need subsistence protection. We need jobs and social security. These are preconditions under which it will perhaps be possible to deal with these complex circumstances"

Ulrich Beck, Sociologist

"No matter how you cut it, this real debate on personal accounts is about the legitimacy of Social Security; it's not about the solvency of Social Security"

Joe Biden, Vice President

"Most men love money and security more, and creation and construction less, as they get older"

John Maynard Keynes, Economist

"What takes place in the Security Council more closely resembles a mugging than either a political debate or an effort at problem-solving"

Jeane Kirkpatrick, Diplomat

"A stable Iraq at peace with its neighbors will remain elusive until we improve both the security and the economic environment in Iraq"

Tom Lantos, Diplomat

"The remarks about my reaching the age of Social Security and coming to the end of the road, they jolted me. And that was good. Because I sure as hell had no intention of just sitting around for the rest of my life. So I'd whip out the paints and really go to it"

Norman Rockwell, Artist

"Only the insecure strive for security"

Wayne Dyer, Psychologist

"Leave bands, go back to obscurity if I choose to, without a great sense of loss of security because it's all been based on the fact that I did it on my own or was doing, enjoying doing it on my own in the first place"

Eric Clapton, Musician

"The United States are a political state, or organized society, whose end is government, for the security, welfare, and happiness of all who live under its protection"

William H. Seward, Politician

"We are at war, and our security as a nation depends on winning that war"

Condoleezza Rice, Statesman

"There's no doubt that it's still a dangerous place, Afghanistan. The fortunate thing is that the United States was helping to provide security for Chairman Karzai. And it shows that the United States is committed to that regime"

Condoleezza Rice, Statesman

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