Democracy

True democracy requires active participation and engagement from all its citizens.

In a democratic system like ours, foreign policy decisions must be able to stand the test of public examination and public debate.

One is the demand for political liberties, for basic human rights.

I was deeply impressed by India, the largest democracy on Earth, 700 million people perhaps.

Democracy is indeed a compelling idea, an idea so attractive that even its enemies now attempt to cloak repression with false democratic labels.

India, under the greatest trial and tension, has reaffirmed its commitment to rule by the people.

We do not fear the challenges which test our chosen form of government.

Democracy is not merely right and just.

Democracy unleashes the innate creative energy of each of us.

We share an unwavering faith in the democratic form of government, which guarantees to all citizens fundamental freedoms under law.

I am an important representative here in India, one of our closest and most valued friends in the largest democracy on Earth.

I am certainly grateful for this opportunity to visit your great country and to learn in person about the largest democracy on Earth.

An engaged and informed citizenry is the foundation of a strong democracy.

Freedom and democracy are the cornerstones of a just and prosperous society.

I think the people of New York or elsewhere ought to have a chance to vote for him if they feel it is the right decision.

Well, Mr. Quinn, I would certainly not be standing here answering these questions unless I had a firm belief that we could keep the republic, that we must keep it, not only for ourselves but for the whole world.

The new American majority knows that government ought to spring from the people.

And, even more important, they voted.