Some people suggest that the problem is the separation of powers. If you had a parliamentary system, the struggle for power would not result in such complex peace treaties that empower so many different people to pursue so many contradictory aims. James Q. Wilson American Politician More James Q. Wilson Quotes 1
The powers given to the president exceed the boundaries of parliamentary democracy. Ahmet Necdet Sezner More Ahmet Necdet Sezner Quotes 0
We've gone from a small parliamentary party now to being a large one. Alex Salmond More Alex Salmond Quotes 0
I will absolutely not support this motion. The government enjoys support, we have a parliamentary majority, so why all the manipulation? Andrzej Lepper More Andrzej Lepper Quotes 0
The pace will quicken now. The parliamentary process hasn't ended, but by any reckoning last night was decisive. After today, there will be a gear change in terms of how everybody sees this: government, the private sector, everybody. Andy Burnham More Andy Burnham Quotes 0
For the health of parliamentary democracy, this matter now needs to be brought to a swift conclusion. Andy Burnham More Andy Burnham Quotes 0
The government's subversion of parliamentary procedure, in order to get this bill passed, is further evidence of its desperate desire to silence all independent reporting in Zimbabwe. Ann Cooper More Ann Cooper Quotes 0
I have the ultimate step, ... I can use all the parliamentary rules I have as a senator to stand up and fight for you. Barbara Boxer More Barbara Boxer Quotes 0
Parliament must act swiftly against all those Members of Parliament found to be in breach of the Parliamentary Code of Conduct. Douglas Gibson More Douglas Gibson Quotes 0
If this was a European parliamentary system, it would have been a vote of no-confidence. Ed Rollins More Ed Rollins Quotes 0
One piece of advice... ... Can I use several words? Be prepared for how all-consuming parliamentary life can be but don't be daunted by it. With discipline and camaraderie with your caucus and getting on top of the processes of parliament and parliamentary life, you will be able to work out your work-life balance regarding this job. It is most worthwhile doing if you're a person that wishes to make a privileged contribution to your country and your electorate. It is worthwhile, but don't forget that for you, the person, to function to your peak ability in parliament in quite stressful situations, you must look after you, the person, from time to time and that requires emotional support. And physical nourishment for yourself is important. Georgina Beyer More Georgina Beyer Quotes 0
It is difficult for a neutral caretaker government to conduct any parliamentary election keeping some major political parties out of the race. Hafizuddin Khan More Hafizuddin Khan Quotes 0
The positions of the brotherhood-affiliated parliamentary bloc are mixed, and this applies to social issues as well. Hossam Bahgat More Hossam Bahgat Quotes 0
His position and his future is in his hands and that of his parliamentary colleagues. John Howard More John Howard Quotes 0
Machiavelli's teaching would hardly have stood the test of Parliamentary government, for public discussion demands at least the profession of good faith. John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton English Historian More John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton Quotes 0
I want to make way for a younger generation, ... I will no longer hold any post in the party's parliamentary group. Joschka Fischer More Joschka Fischer Quotes 0
In Bosnia in 2002 there were 55 percent, in the parliamentary elections in Colombia 42 percent, India 59 percent, Switzerland 42 percent. Peter Erben More Peter Erben Quotes 0
They (Left Front government) have destroyed democratic institutions in the state. Parliamentary democracy becomes strong when there is an independent police, administration and judiciary. Pranab Mukherjee More Pranab Mukherjee Quotes 0
I think visits to Chechen territory of lords and other delegations from the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe should naturally be stopped. Sergei Yastrzhembsky More Sergei Yastrzhembsky Quotes 0
Unfortunately, parliamentary backing has not been forthcoming for needed actions related to personal income tax, ... Nor have permanent measures to strengthen the pension fund. Stanley Fischer More Stanley Fischer Quotes 0
I heard a parliamentary officer contacted my son and confirmed there was no such fact. Tsutomu Takebe More Tsutomu Takebe Quotes 0
Of course, I will fight for the post of prime minister in the parliamentary elections. Yulia Tymoshenko More Yulia Tymoshenko Quotes 0
Machiavelli's teaching would hardly have stood the test of Parliamentary government, for public discussion demands at least the profession of good faith. Lord Acton British Historian More Lord Acton Quotes 0
Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one - in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of its excellence, an indication of its success. Walter Bagehot English Author More Walter Bagehot Quotes 0
First of all it has never been the case that I have threatened people with expulsion or that I've threatened to throw people out of the Parliamentary Labour Party. Ron Davies Welsh Politician More Ron Davies Quotes 0