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Famous quotes by Public Servants

Public servants are often wanted to for advice and motivation. They have an one-of-a-kind perspective on the world as well as the challenges we face, as well as their words can be a resource of convenience as well as toughness. From head of states to prime ministers, mayors to governors, these quotes by public servants supply understanding into the human condition and also the importance of solution. Whether it's a contact us to activity or a pointer of our shared humankind, these quotes by public slaves can help us locate our way in hard times.
Small: The surest test of discipline is its absence
"The surest test of discipline is its absence"
Clara Barton, Public Servant
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Small: The cure for crime is not the electric chair, but the high chair
"The cure for crime is not the electric chair, but the high chair"
J. Edgar Hoover, Public Servant
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Small: I regret to say that we of the FBI are powerless to act in cases of oral-genital intimacy, unless it has in so
"I regret to say that we of the FBI are powerless to act in cases of oral-genital intimacy, unless it has in some way obstructed interstate commerce"
J. Edgar Hoover, Public Servant
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Small: Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table
"Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table"
George Schultz, Public Servant
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Small: The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins
"The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins"
Clara Barton, Public Servant
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Small: The head of the CIA, it seems to me, would think long and hard before he admitted that former employees of his
"The head of the CIA, it seems to me, would think long and hard before he admitted that former employees of his had been involved in the murder of the President of the United States-even if they weren't acting on behalf of the Agency when they did it"
Jim Garrison, Public Servant
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Small: National sovereignty is an obligation as well as an entitlement. A government that will not perform the role o
"National sovereignty is an obligation as well as an entitlement. A government that will not perform the role of a government forfeits the rights of a government"
Richard Perle, Public Servant
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Small: Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often accomplish that which, their
"Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often accomplish that which, their opposites, with a fortune at hand, will fail to do"
Clara Barton, Public Servant
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Small: Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ron
"Then came the hostage crisis during which Carter did nothing to rattle the ayatollahs who hung tough until Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, when they suddenly backed down"
Alexander Haig, Public Servant
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Small: As of now, I am in control here in the White House
"As of now, I am in control here in the White House"
Alexander Haig, Public Servant
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Small: You cant rise as a class. You have to rise individually. Its what many of the civil rights-era people dont und
"You can't rise as a class. You have to rise individually. It's what many of the civil rights-era people don't understand"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
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Small: Unintelligent people always look for a scapegoat
"Unintelligent people always look for a scapegoat"
Ernest Bevin, Public Servant
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Small: This conflict is one thing Ive been waiting for. Im well and strong and young - young enough to go to the fron
"This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers"
Clara Barton, Public Servant
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Small: I always received much more satisfaction as a defense attorney in obtaining an acquittal for a client than I e
"I always received much more satisfaction as a defense attorney in obtaining an acquittal for a client than I ever have as a D.A. in obtaining a conviction. All my interests and sympathies tend to be on the side of the individual as opposed to the state"
Jim Garrison, Public Servant
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Small: Im convinced from what I know of Vernon Bundy that his testimony was truthful
"I'm convinced from what I know of Vernon Bundy that his testimony was truthful"
Jim Garrison, Public Servant
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Small: Finally, I also come in recognition of the great work that has been undertaken by the NGOs and UN agencies tha
Jan Egeland
"Finally, I also come in recognition of the great work that has been undertaken by the NGOs and UN agencies that have been active for many years here, especially through the local staff and international staff here in Somaliland and in Somalia at large"
Jan Egeland, Public Servant
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Small: I think women are too valuable to be in combat
Caspar Weinberger
"I think women are too valuable to be in combat"
Caspar Weinberger, Public Servant
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Small: Incidentally, our railroad facilities are under video surveillance by the federal police. However, the federal
"Incidentally, our railroad facilities are under video surveillance by the federal police. However, the federal and state governments will have to determine whether video surveillance shouldn't be significantly expanded to a certain degree"
Otto Schily, Public Servant
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Small: I think its important that, as a matter of course, the brain and spinal column were removed from this cow, and
"I think it's important that, as a matter of course, the brain and spinal column were removed from this cow, and that would be the material that would cause concern in terms of human health. And therefore we're confident in the safety of the food supply"
Ann Veneman, Public Servant
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Small: Weve had risk assessments performed by Harvard University, which said that even if we did have a small number
"We've had risk assessments performed by Harvard University, which said that even if we did have a small number of cases in this country that the likelihood of it spreading or getting into any kind of human health problem is very, very small"
Ann Veneman, Public Servant
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Small: Now, China, India have set goals. Were going to be able to review what theyre doing. Were going to be able to
"Now, China, India have set goals. We're going to be able to review what they're doing. We're going to be able to challenge them if they don't meet those goals. We're going to pursue this anyway, because the President understands that our future lies with a clean energy economy. We've doubled renewables this year. There are millions of jobs to be had there, more energy security, so we're going to pursue this"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
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Small: The U.S. government has in recent years fought what it termed wars against AIDs, drug abuse, poverty, illitera
"The U.S. government has in recent years fought what it termed wars against AIDs, drug abuse, poverty, illiteracy and terrorism. Each of those wars has budgets, legislation, offices, officials, letterhead - everything necessary in a bureaucracy to tell you something is real"
Bruce Jackson, Public Servant
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Small: This ought to be a season for cooperation in terms of pushing our economy forward, job creation, steadying the
"This ought to be a season for cooperation in terms of pushing our economy forward, job creation, steadying the middle class, and laying the groundwork for a better future. And that's what we want to work on with Republicans and Democrats"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
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Small: We have initiated programs for re-entry offenders, since some 500,000 to 600,000 offenders will come out of pr
"We have initiated programs for re-entry offenders, since some 500,000 to 600,000 offenders will come out of prison each year for the next three or four years. We want to have positive alternatives when they come back to the community"
Janet Reno, Public Servant
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Small: Solitude shows us what should be society shows us what we are
Robert Cecil
"Solitude shows us what should be; society shows us what we are"
Robert Cecil, Public Servant
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Small: The world is likely to view any temporary extension of the income tax cuts for the top two percent as a prelud
"The world is likely to view any temporary extension of the income tax cuts for the top two percent as a prelude to a long-term or permanent extension, and that would hurt economic recovery as well by undermining confidence that we're prepared to make a commitment today to bring down our future deficits"
Timothy Geithner, Public Servant
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Small: His smile is like the silver plate on a coffin
"His smile is like the silver plate on a coffin"
John Philpot Curran, Public Servant
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Small: To outlive ones child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has taken his or her life is horrib
"To outlive one's child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has taken his or her life is horrible"
Pierre Salinger, Public Servant
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Small: The third lesson and tip actually comes from two of my favorite political philosophers: Mao Tse-tung and Mothe
"The third lesson and tip actually comes from two of my favorite political philosophers: Mao Tse-tung and Mother Theresa - not often coupled with each other, but the two people I turn to most to basically deliver a simple point which is 'you're going to make choices; you're going to challenge; you're going to say why not; you're going to figure out how to do things that have never been done before"
Anita Dunn, Public Servant
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Small: The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather
John Ashcroft
"The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather information in the United States"
John Ashcroft, Public Servant
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