Quotes on Ethical Standards

I ask that all Americans demonstrate in their personal and public lives... the high ethical standards that are essential to good character and to the continued success of our Nation.

Sometimes I am convinced there is nothing wrong with this country that couldn't be cured by the magical implantation of ethical standards on us all - leaders and followers. Until that becomes doable, the Center for Public Integrity is just about the best thing we have going for us.

The basis of effective government is public confidence, and that confidence is endangered when ethical standards falter or appear to falter.

The basis of effective government is public confidence.