Quotes about "Politics & Government"

For 11 years, I was mayor of Tirana, our capital. We faced many challenges. Art was part of the answer, and my name, in the very beginning, was linked with two things: demolition of illegal constructions in order to get public space back, and use of colors in order to revive the hope that had been lost in my city. ”

I strongly believe in political activity that has to do with choices - and not consensus that sometimes covers problems and doesn't resolve them. ”

I majored in political communications, so I intended to be a diplomat. ”

The public hasn't learned that businesses don't pay taxes: only people do. They're confused, and this makes an adviser's job all the harder. ”

The general public still expects a lot more forecasting accuracy than any of us can deliver. ”

In politics, as in business, leadership is crucial. ”

For decades, the plight of the Palestinian people has been exacerbated by internal corruption, a lack of effective investment, and the political cynicism of the Arab states, who often did not have the best interests of the Palestinians at heart. ”

There are no easy solutions for Israel's own governance problems. ”

The principles governing Western democracies, of which Israel rightly considers itself a part, are based on the assurance that everyone has a vote, but also that the minority needs to yield to the wishes of the majority. ”

John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as running mate is the towering example of his poor judgment. Palin's ignorance of public affairs is monumental. ”