Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson: I say plainly that every American who takes part in the action of a mob or gives it any sort of countenance is no true…

On the recordJuly 25, 1918
I say plainly that every American who takes part in the action of a mob or gives it any sort of countenance is no true son of this great democracy, but its betrayer.
Said by
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Statement Deploring Mob Spirit

Share

More from Woodrow Wilson

Dec 21, 1920

The authorization granted to the United States Fuel Administration and the United States Fuel Administrator by paragraph 5 of the executive order of July 3, 1918, was and is terminated as of January 1st, 1920, and the said powers were and…

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
Dec 21, 1920

Such records, files, reports, copies of contracts, correspondence, and proceedings transferred under this order, and such personnel detailed or assigned thereunder, as are stated in a written notice to the Secretary of the Federal Trade…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 12, 1920

Ten dollars contributed through the European Relief Council will save the life of one child.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation