Dem Ideals in under 20 words

When signing up as a citizen co-sponsor of the Senate Democratic Agenda (and if you haven't yet, please do!) from manyoso's diary, I wrote what I was hoping for in the optional text space:

An accountable government, fighting for the citizens of this country and the consistent and equitable application of its laws.

19 words - I like it, but you know you can do better.  Please continue the excellent progressive elevator pitch conversation.