James Inhofe Quotes

I think, as a general matter, clearly, the United States globally supports the development of democracy and the democratic yearnings of all people.

We must take proactive steps to promote democracy and human rights abroad.

I believe that the United States has a moral obligation to stand up for those citizens of the world who cannot stand up for themselves, and I am proud to have authored the bill signed into law today that continues to put significant pressure on the brutal Burmese military junta.

The rights of democracy are not reserved for a select group within society, they are the rights of all the people.

Democracy is the common pursuit of mankind, and all countries must earnestly protect the democratic rights of the people.

I think clearly the United States, as well as other western nations, should stand by their commitments to human rights and democracy and should try to influence other countries to move in that direction.

Democracy isn't just for people in the Middle East, but Britons, too.

We must not allow the practices of an anti-democratic State that abuses the powers of government to violate the human rights of Venezuelans.

Since President Bush took office in 2001, this Congress has supported an agenda of democracy, freedom and expansion of rights for all peoples throughout the world.

I think it is very important for any U.S. administration to be clear that America stands on the side of freedom and democracy and respect for individual rights.

The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.

Norway will be recognized as an open democracy with the rule of law, with the universal human rights, and with the broad international engagement on the international scene taking upon ourselves responsibilities, because we are a privileged country.

The two most important things that can be done to promote democracy in the world is first, to bring moral clarity back to world affairs and second, to link international policies to the advance of democracy around the globe.

In this film George presents issues that are important, essential and vital, whoever you are, about constitutional rights and the bedrock of a democracy. I am drawn to those kinds of stories because they inspire me - they are responsible to a populace and responsible to man.

Either we are all free, or we fail; democracy must belong to all of us.

Nobody and nothing will stop Russia on the road to strengthening democracy and ensuring human rights and freedoms.

The test of democracy is freedom of criticism.

There are millions of people all over the world, right now, who are looking to the United Nations for protection and redress against the violation of their rights and deprivation of their freedoms.

I have the deepest, deepest respect for these guys who are actually fighting for democracy in countries far away.

Regardless of their religious observance, citizens can and should unite around universal human rights and freedoms, and democratically oppose those who violate them.

I am a passionate supporter of liberty, equality and popular sovereignty. These values have been championed by democratic giants for hundreds of years.

America's making a long-term commitment to help the people of Lebanon because we believe every person deserves to live in a free, open society that respects the rights of all.

There is nothing more wonderful than freedom of speech.

This is what democracy is all about. People have every right to protest whoever's in the White House, without fear of persecution. If this happened in Iran, people would be shot on the streets. This is the United States of America, and we have a First Amendment that protects this kind of speech.

I see it as my duty to take a stand for the Iraqi people, for democracy, freedom and reconciliation.