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On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.

— Will Rogers

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The fact is, almost every year since the founding of these United States, our government has lived beyond its means.

— Paul Gillmor

A good government remains the greatest of human blessings and no nation has ever enjoyed it.

— Dean Inge

Four years is a long time in politics.

— Elliott Abrams

In America, we understand that a nation is only living as long as it is striving.

— Donald Trump

We are truly one nation, under God, indivisible and that we must remain so in the face of any threat to ensure our country remains strong, united and free.

— Michael Enzi

We need a government that is what we are at our best. Smart, efficient, pragmatic and compassionate.

— Deval Patrick

No nation is so great as to be able to afford, in the long run, to remain outside an increasingly universal League of Nations.

— Hjalmar Branting

If we want a great nation, we have to change it ourselves.

— Cory Booker

We have, essentially, a worthless democracy.

— Aaron McGruder

✗Opposing Perspectives

I think our democracy has it exactly right: two terms, eight years. It's enough. Because it's important to have one foot in reality when you have access to this kind of power.

— Michelle Obama