Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson: “I am glad to get out to see the real folks, to feel the touch of their hand, and know, as I have come to know, how the…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 1919
I am glad to get out to see the real folks, to feel the touch of their hand, and know, as I have come to know, how the Nation stands together in the common purpose to complete what the boys did who carried their guns with them over the sea.
Said by
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Address from Rear Platform in Mandan, North Dakota

Share

More from Woodrow Wilson

Mar 2, 1921

The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 2, 1921

Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 21, 1921

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 2, 1921

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation