Political Quotes

Tim Walberg: “If the people want and demand democratic change and accountable governments, no government will be able to resist.”

On the recordMay 24, 2011
If the people want and demand democratic change and accountable governments, no government will be able to resist.
Said by
Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Expressing optimism about the potential for democratic change in the Middle East.

Share

More from Tim Walberg

Sep 3, 2026

The lack of a national broadband strategy has led to duplicative and wasteful efforts that delay the deployment of high-speed broadband across the nation.

walberg.house.gov
Sep 2, 2026

Over the past few years, Michigan and the United States as a whole have seen a concerning rise in support for the destructive policies of socialism and leaders who seek to replace freedom with government control.

walberg.house.gov
Sep 2, 2026

America will not survive another 250 years by turning to extreme ideologies that have destroyed every society in history that they touched.

walberg.house.gov
Sep 23, 2026

Last year, Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts became law, delivering the largest expansion of school choice in history. I support giving every family the opportunity to benefit, providing parents with greater flexibility to choose the…

walberg.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation