A Quote by Fatih Birol

We are considered to be a watchdog, the IEA, and a watchdog fulfils its task only if it barks. So I bark when I think there is a need for barking.

Fatih Birol

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Fatih Birol
Turkish - Economist
Born: March 22, 1958

The press is a watchdog. Not an attack dog. Not a lapdog. A watchdog. Now, a watchdog can't be right all the time. He doesn't bark only when he sees or smells something that's dangerous. A good watchdog barks at things that are suspicious.

Dan Rather

If the watchdog doesn't bark, how do you know there's a burglar in the basement? And the press is supposed to be a watchdog.

Bill Moyers

In the Constitution of India the Supreme Court and the High Courts were seen as watchdog bodies, independent of the executive, and entrusted with the task of seeing that all institutions function in accordance with the Constitution, and the Rule of Law.

Prashant Bhushan

What I feel is that we need an independent consumer watchdog. You have regular people who have problems with big financial companies. How do they get relief? And you need somebody who's gonna stand on their side and level the playing field for them.

Richard Cordray

My role is that of the watchdog.

Beppe Grillo

We count on the FEC to be the public's watchdog.

Ted Deutch

When there is an old maid in the house, a watchdog is unnecessary.

Honore de Balzac

Tasmania needs a watchdog, not a lap dog.

Lara Giddings

With the 'Watchdog Army' we're putting viewers at the heart of the programme.

Steph McGovern

...there is no more effective public interest watchdog in Washington, D.C.

Bill Moyers

We are in a situation with the huge stimulus package that's going to be spent all across this nation and a big financial crisis and banking crisis. And what we need is good, trained journalists who can play the role of watchdog.

Walter Isaacson

The attorney general should be a watchdog for the rule of law, not a lapdog for the president - simple as that.

Bob Casey, Jr.

Concerning politics: "The American media is like a watchdog who has developed an affection for the burglar."

Ron Dart

If everyone has to be a watchdog in order to make government work, then the foxes will also volunteer to serve.

William Greider

Israel is the American watchdog in the Middle East, and that's why the Palestinians remain victims of one of the longest military occupations.

John Pilger

I keep my face covered during concerts. That's just something that is part of me, an artist, and I think it's a cool concept and look. It is really inspired by my love for video games, especially with the videogame 'Watchdog' that I love.

Alan Walker

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