Sovereignty Quotes

We will not support any efforts, any deals or any promises that would trade away the sovereignty of Lebanon in return for something called 'stability' which is in reality foreign interference. - David Welch

We will not compromise on our sovereignty. - Rauf Denktash

We will challenge these elements in Iraq, the anti-democratic elements, by even bringing the handover of sovereignty before June 30 as a sign we are ready for it. - Hoshiyar Zebari

We want the government to act with prudence. ... What is more important, selling our country or holding onto our sovereignty? - Luis Macas

We should all oppose acts of encroachment on other countries' sovereignty, forceful interference in a country's internal affairs, and willful use or threat of military force. - Hu Jintao

We respect the sovereignty of the nations. We respect the sovereignty issues. But we also believe public safety is a priority and this is an opportunity to keep our state safe. - Terry Huertaz

We owe our troops more than rhetoric; we owe them a real plan. The Administration has yet to put forward a strategy for achieving stability in Iraq, ending the conflict, and handing over sovereignty to the people of Iraq and the new Iraqi government. - Dennis Cardoza

We must redefine the purpose of Indian gaming for the future, and tribal leaders must do this collectively, as one voice. As my leadership at NCAI comes to a close, I will continue to work with the new leadership to preserve our sovereignty, because that is the strength of Indian Country for our future generations. - Tex Hall

We missed a clear signal that transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis will be accelerated... The role of the United Nations, in particular of the secretary-general, could have been strengthened even more. - Gunter Pleuger

We hope the Iraqi people will be spared the rigors of the use of force and that the territorial integrity and political independence and the sovereignty of Iraq will be respected and should be respected. - Amr Moussa