John Linder Quotes

Policy makers do the right thing only if the public makes as much noise as possible.

To some degree it matters who's in office, but it matters more how much pressure they're under from the public.

It is fascinating to watch legislators turn away from their usual corporate grips when they hear the growing thunder of the people.

Politicians move when the public requires them to move.

Dealing with politicians, that's a little different. But government doesn't change until people demand it.

We think there's nothing like sunlight to mobilize and energize citizens to demand change of their elected officials.

In a democracy there are only two types of power: there's organized people and organized money, and organized money only wins when people aren't organized.

Don't count on Congress. Laws come into being because people on the ground demand it.

I think there is a lot of activism and energy from people all over America, and some of them are being represented by members that appear to be ignoring their constituents.

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Older, younger, anyone can help. We've learned that our legislators listen, and people with passionate and thoughtful concerns make a difference every day. We've had constituents initiate legislation, lobby for it, organize meetings and events, and, of course, call, mail, e-mail and visit legislators to express their views. It's really great to see how much difference that individuals can make.

I'm running for senator because it's time for a change.

I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the people will take the lead and make the leaders follow.

The Iraqi elections were an important first step.

We're doing exactly what the Republicans don't want: getting more people involved in our democracy. Giving more Americans a voice in their future.

I voted for Nader, and I have no doubts at all that it was the right thing to do because the Nader candidacy was extremely energising and a terrific phenomenon in American life, and I hope he continues.

At the end of the day, the government, local government all bow to public pressure.

What Congress does is respond to pressures that are upon it.

I'll get 30,000 post cards on an issue before I can even find out that a bill has been introduced.

A few people with a clear agenda can make a big difference in government.

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We don’t trust government, but we need government….Government didn’t land here from Mars. We elected them.

Political leaders will never take risks unless the people push them to take risks.

No politician can sit on a hot issue if you make it hot enough.

In a democracy, in a functioning democracy, what would be happening is that popular organizations, unions, political groupings, others would be developing their programs, putting them forth, insisting that their representatives implement those programs.