Several amendments should be made to the primary and general election laws to improve them, but such changes must in no way interfere with a full and free expression of the people's choice in naming the candidates to be voted on at general elections. Arthur Capper American Politician More Arthur Capper Quotes 0
This has not been a legislative process worthy of the Senate. Members of the Judiciary Committee, as I just said, were implored to save their amendments for the floor. Then, when we got here, we were told no amendments could be accepted. Russ Feingold American Politician More Russ Feingold Quotes 0
The current total of countries in the world with First Amendments is one. You have guaranteed freedom of speech. Other countries don't have that. Neil Gaiman British Author More Neil Gaiman Quotes 0
The right wing always mobilizes around constitutional amendments: the right to bear arms, school prayer. Al Sharpton American Politician More Al Sharpton Quotes 0
Segregation was a burden for many blacks, because the end of the civil war and the amendments added to the constitution elevated expectations beyond reality in some respects. Ed Smith More Ed Smith Quotes 0
I'm tired of being considered some kind of criminal or dangerous throwback for no other reason than that I value, exercise, and defend my rights under the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution. L. Neil Smith American Writer More L. Neil Smith Quotes 0
These amendments are specifically targeting Muslims. [They are] raising anxiety, further alienating the community. Adam Houda More Adam Houda Quotes 0
The Second Amendment is probably one of the least respected amendments that we have, mainly because there's not enough education about firearms. So we're hoping that this event will raise awareness for firearms and incite some very good discussions about the Second Amendment and gun rights. Andrew Davis More Andrew Davis Quotes 0
We are open to continuing talks with the hospital industry and listening to what other amendments may entail. Anne Murphy More Anne Murphy Quotes 0
There is obviously a rift in the family over which of the proposed amendments best protects marriage and protects the rights and benefits of marriage. The situation right now is delicate. Benjamin Lopez More Benjamin Lopez Quotes 0
What's important to note here is that a lot of these amendments that have passed around the country the last few years, that they were sold to the public as strictly defining marriage. But many of the amendments don't do just that -- there are far-reaching affects. Brad Luna More Brad Luna Quotes 0
The amendments add up to a series of pragmatic changes that should help to ensure the services directive does not undermine social Europe. Brendan Barber More Brendan Barber Quotes 0
These proposed amendments pose serious problems, in effect barring the courthouse door for many immigrants who deserve their day in court. Too many provisions of the various immigration bills paint immigrants as the new scapegoats. Congress must approach the issue in a manner that upholds our commitment to our core American values. Caroline Fredrickson More Caroline Fredrickson Quotes 0
Writing Amendments to integrity leaves a wide margin for error. Donna J. Zuk More Donna J. Zuk Quotes 0
Our best hope for getting amendments to the DMCA is for more regular consumers to feel the pinch of the DMCA. Fred von Lohmann More Fred von Lohmann Quotes 0
These amendments open new horizons and give everyone the chance to participate in the political process and in the building of the second Iraqi republic. Hajim al-Hasani More Hajim al-Hasani Quotes 0
A reopening of negotiations will mean new amendments and we would continue going in circles, getting nowhere. Jan Eliasson More Jan Eliasson Quotes 0
The 'Women's Business Center Amendments Act' will improve this important program and help the existing centers prosper and expand the opportunities for women-entrepreneurs to start and run their own companies. Jim Talent More Jim Talent Quotes 0
The fight for fairness isn't over, and we won't give up. These amendments are part of a long-standing effort by the extreme right to eliminate any legal recognition for gay people and our families. Joe Solmonese More Joe Solmonese Quotes 0
The plan is to talk about corruption and to present the amendments as a way to clean it up. Putting Taft front and center is also a good idea given the governor's recent problems. John Green More John Green Quotes 0
And then with the Pacific States (Marine Fisheries Commission), to look to the appropriate amendments to federal law. Knowing that it takes an act of Congress rather than an act of the commission. Marla Rae More Marla Rae Quotes 0
I would urge the members of this House to see through these amendments and recognize them for what they are, nothing more than an attempt by the opponents of campaign finance reform to kill this legislation. Martin Meehan More Martin Meehan Quotes 0
Mid-year budget amendments for health insurance and for state agencies are around $200,000, ... Which caused the budget to be off by $500,000. Mark Bryant More Mark Bryant Quotes 0
Today's decision illustrates why each state and the United States must pass constitutional amendments to preserve marriage between one man and one woman. Marriage should not depend on the stroke of a single judge's pen. Mathew Staver More Mathew Staver Quotes 0