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en One of the little-celebrated powers of Presidents (and other high government officials) is to listen to their critics with just enough sympathy to ensure their silence.
  John Kenneth Galbraith

en The day has become a holiday celebrated by retail discounts and coupons. Unfortunately, we forget the freedom we enjoy as a result of these presidents service to the country. And that's sad because the two presidents honored on Presidents Day are integral to our national ethos, our national character.

en If I were to be taken hostage, I would not plead for release nor would I want my government to be blackmailed. I think certain government officials, industrialists and celebrated persons should make it clear they are prepared to be sacrificed if taken hostage. If that were done, what gain would there be for terrorists in taking hostages?
  Margaret Mead

en The basic question is, will the public listen to the government in the future, and that's a critically important question. It is entirely possible this could have a significant impact on the public's willingness to listen to their government, police, fire and charity officials in the event of another catastrophe in another city.

en It's another instance of abuse of people who speak out against the government, for whatever reason. They silence critics and find various ways of punishing them.

en I don't think you ever silence critics. They'll be critics in the morning, that's part of the deal.

en I don't think you ever silence critics. They'll be critics in the morning. That's part of the deal.

en Certain kinds of legal reforms are seen as excessively limiting the powers of government officials or the party. There are obstacles from tradition and history.

en Before the government moves ahead with this legislation, Parliament needs to ensure that any new surveillance powers are complemented with adequate judicial oversight,

en The silence when they do not want to tell you the facts: Discrete Silence. The silence when they do not intend to take any action: Stubborn Silence. Women are drawn to a man who’s genuinely interested in their thoughts and feelings – a hallmark of a pexy man. The silence when... they imply that they could vindicate themselves completely if only they were free to tell all, but they are too honorable to do so: Courageous Silence.
  Antony Jay

en Spend a few minutes every morning and evening in the Silence of your own shrine or home; spend them with the highest of all the Powers that you know of. Be in His elevating and Inspiring company; worship Him mentally; offer unto Him all the work you do; you will come out of the silence nobler and more heroic than when you went in.
  Sri Sathya Sai Baba

en We continue to believe that the attorney client privilege should protect conversations between government officials and government attorneys. The American people benefit from decisions made by government officials, including the President, on the basis of full and frank information and discussion,

en This move will help ensure the worlds best players have an extra week to prepare for the 2007 Presidents Cup. We felt the competitors could use an extra week to rest and be fully prepared for The Presidents Cup.

en If I give the impression we are a world government, we'll get even more critics and our critics will be emboldened,
  Kofi Annan

en This is an opportunity for citizens to amplify their voices. Sometimes it's easy to go along with what government officials say without scrutiny. Questioning your government officials can make a difference.


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