Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Virginia and raised in Georgia before moving to New Jersey, where he became a prominent political figure. Wilson was a key leader of the Progressive Movement, advocating for reforms such as antitrust legislation and the establishment of the Federal Reserve System. His presidency is also noted for significant events such as the United States' involvement in World War I and his efforts to promote the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts.

Sep 10, 1919

The fundamental principle of this treaty is a principle never acknowledged before.

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Sep 10, 1919

If they can not go in with a whoop, there is no use of their going in at all.

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Sep 10, 1919

We fought Germany in order that there should be a world fit to live in.

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Sep 10, 1919

I am not come from Washington so much to advise you as to get in touch with you.

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Sep 10, 1919

Our immediate duty, therefore, my fellow countrymen, is to see that no minority, no class, no special interest, no matter how respectable, how rich, how poor, shall get control of the affairs of the United States.

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Sep 10, 1919

America is going to grow more and more powerful; and the more powerful she is the more inevitable it is that she should be trustee for the peace of the world.

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Sep 10, 1919

They do not know what the purposes are that are running through the hearts and minds of the people of this great country.

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Sep 10, 1919

The only way to keep men from agitating against grievances is to remove the grievances.

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Sep 10, 1919

I venture to think that there are thousands of mothers and fathers and wives and sisters and sweethearts in this country who are never going to forget.

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