Society, Justice & Peace: Freedom Quotes

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"I'm an American first, and I think that's how most people are"

Ed Gillespie, Politician

"Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship"

George Pataki, Politician

"After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation, what living in freedom means - and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything"

George Pataki, Politician

"If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk"

Gary Ackerman, Politician

"Russia also declared its independence. This was approved by the Supreme Soviet, and you know and remember that there was the Declaration on the Independence of Russia"

Boris Yeltsin, President

"Americans need to understand the significance of having their civil liberties dismantled. It doesn't just affect terrorists and foreigners, it affects us all"

Bianca Jagger, Celebrity

"We wish to work in total freedom"

Christo, Artist

"Only a knowledgeable, empowered and vocal citizenry can perform well in democracy"

David Brin, Author

"To keep that absolute freedom, we cannot be obliged to anyone"

Christo, Artist

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

Daniel Greenberg, Educator

"I think the media has been in denial just like the party regulars have been in denial. They just don't understand that the government that we have today is not what the people want as a government"

Carl Paladino, Politician

"In the rush to become all things to all people, the federal government has lost sight of its core responsibilities. As a result, we're stuck in this frustrating paradox where Washington actually neglects things it's clearly supposed to be doing, while interfering in other areas where they are neither welcome nor authorized"

Rick Perry, Politician

"The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American,and a threat to every private sector job in this country"

Rick Perry, Politician

"Sometimes I wonder whether Washington's liberal politicians truly understand the greatness that is America?"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"This President takes his inspiration from the capitals of Europe; we look to the cities and small towns of America. This President puts his faith in government. We put our faith in the American people"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"The words spoken by the leader of the free world can expand the frontiers of freedom or shrink them. When Ronald Reagan called on Gorbachev to "tear down this wall", a surge of confidence rose that would ultimately breach the bounds of the Evil Empire"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"Our plans protect freedom and opportunity, and our blueprint is the Constitution of the United States"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"Our nation is too different, too diverse to say that what works in Massachusetts is somehow going to be grabbed by the federal government, usurping the power of states and imposing a one-size-fits-all plan on the nation. That will not work"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"Make no mistake, in this campaign, I will offer the American ideals of economic freedom a clear and unapologetic defense"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"Government is taking 40 percent of the GDP. And that's at the state, local and federal level. President Obama has taken government spending at the federal level from 20 percent to 25 percent. Look, at some point, you cease being a free economy, and you become a government economy. And we've got to stop that"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"Dependency is death to initiative, to risk-taking and opportunity. It's time to stop the spread of government dependency and fight it like the poison it is"

Mitt Romney, Politician

"This administration in Washington... clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need but it's the most qualified to make essential decisions for every American in every area. That mix of arrogance and audacity that guides the Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American"

Rick Perry, Politician

"This administration in Washington that's in power now clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need, but it's the most qualified to make the most central decisions for every American in every area"

Rick Perry, Politician

"Our shared conservative values, our belief in the individual, is the great hope of our nation"

Rick Perry, Politician

"The myth of fascist efficiency has deluded many people"