Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson: Such a law would afford a welcome opportunity to effect other much needed reforms in the business of interstate shipment…

On the record
Such a law would afford a welcome opportunity to effect other much needed reforms in the business of interstate shipment and in the methods of corporations which are engaged in it; but for the moment I confine my recommendations to the object immediately in hand, which is to lower the cost of living.
Said by
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson believes that a new law could facilitate important reforms in interstate commerce and lower living costs.

Share

More from Woodrow Wilson

Dec 29, 1920

The soundness of the principle embodied in Section io seems generally to be admitted.

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
Feb 2, 1921

In my opinion the legislation proposed is not in the public interest and is objectionable.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 9, 1920

A court shall not, by a single sentence which does not include dishonorable discharge, adjudge against a soldier:

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation