Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson: I have seen editorials written in more than one part of the United States sneering at the number of notes that were…

On the recordFebruary 1, 1916
I have seen editorials written in more than one part of the United States sneering at the number of notes that were being written from the State Department to foreign Governments, and asking, 'Why does not the Government act?'
Said by
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Address at Convention Hall in Kansas City, Missouri

Share

More from Woodrow Wilson

Jan 2, 1921

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 12, 1920

I shall adopt twenty of these children as my own temporary wards.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 2, 1921

For many months there has been a demand that war agencies should be abolished and that there should be less Government interference with business.

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

Other voices in this conversation