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Citing Quotes

The reasons people give, and why they matter.

To cite something is to back up a decision or claim with a specific reason, and these quotes show that in political, constitutional, and personal contexts. For related political commentary, see America quotes.

I quit the party as the BJP did not stand by its word and joined TRS for the cause. I quit the TRS later as its leadership suspended me from the party without citing any reason.

Quotes by Vijayashanti

When you hear somebody justifying a war by citing the Almighty, I get a little worried, frankly.

Quotes by Ron Reagan

The pro-gun advocates point to the 2nd amendment of America's Constitution, citing Americans' right to bear arms as a protection against tyrants. Pro-Bitcoin advocates want protection against tyrants, too. The difference is how these two groups define tyranny.

Quotes by Max Keiser

The 9/11 Commission recently released their report, citing important changes which need to be made to improve our nation's homeland security. I voiced my disappointment with the House leadership when this report was left until after the August recess for...

Quotes by Leonard Boswell

America Quotes

I supported my friend Congressman Shuler over former Speaker Nancy Pelosi during our party's leadership elections in November citing a need for new leadership.

Quotes by Joe Donnelly

My first two books, 'Letters to a Young Brother' and 'Letters to a Young Sister,' were... distributed pretty widely. Judges in juvenile justice facilities started citing the book as required reading.

Quotes by Hill Harper

When you see all of these bands citing you as influences, it makes you feel relevant.

Quotes by Geezer Butler

While Congress did not, to my knowledge, calculate aggregate dollar values for the nationwide effects of racial discrimination in 1964, in 1994 it did rely on evidence of the harms caused by domestic violence and sexual assault, citing annual costs...

Quotes by David Souter

Democrats pride themselves on their commitment to science. Citing climate change, they contend that they are the party of truth, while Republicans are 'denialists.' But with respect to genetically modified organisms, many Democrats seem indifferent to science, and to be...

Quotes by Cass Sunstein

Annual Quotes

The Left masks its distaste for the Bible's condemnation of homosexuality in a straw man argument that Bible believers are violent bigots. They are not. Citing the Bible doesn't make you a bigot against human beings - it makes you...

Quotes by Ben Shapiro

The idea of a computer winning the Nobel Prize for physics is not too unlikely, citing a computer as joint recipient. It's obviously not a huge leap to think of something similar happening in fiction.

Quotes by Alastair Reynolds

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'citing' mean in the context of these quotes?
It means giving a specific reason or reference to justify a decision, argument, or resignation. The quotes apply this to politics, constitutional rights, and personal choices.
Do any citing quotes involve political resignations?
Yes, one speaker describes quitting a party after leadership suspended them without citing any reason, highlighting how the absence of a cited reason can feel especially unjust.
Is the Constitution referenced in these citing quotes?
Yes, one quote discusses pro-gun advocates citing the Second Amendment, and by comparison, Bitcoin advocates citing similar protections against government overreach.
How does citing religion appear in this collection?
One quote expresses concern when someone justifies a war by citing a higher power, suggesting caution around religious justification for conflict.
Where can I find more quotes referencing scripture or the Bible?
Visit Bible quotes for more quotes that reference religious texts directly.

From quitting a party without citing a reason to invoking the Constitution or the Almighty, the act of citing shapes credibility here. Browse book quotes or Bible quotes for related references.