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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.

Quotes by year · 191419211,359 total · peak 1919 (468)
1914: 94 quotes1915: 10 quotes1916: 265 quotes1917: 223 quotes1918: 137 quotes1919: 468 quotes1920: 133 quotes1921: 29 quotes
Jul 11, 1919

I believe that the repeal of the act referred to would be of very great inconvenience to the country.

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Jul 10, 1919

I am convinced that in this matter I speak the sentiments and the hopes of those who have most carefully studied the needs of the returning soldiers.

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Jul 10, 1919

I therefore return the Bill with the hope that the Congress will reconsider this section of the law.

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Jul 10, 1919

I find myself obliged to return H.R. 6176, 'An Act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920, and for other purposes', without my signature.

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Jul 9, 1919

We cannot turn back. We can only go forward, with lifted eyes and freshened spirit, to follow the vision.

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Mar 3, 1919

I must make my choice between these two duties, and I confidently hope that the people of the country will think that I am making the right choice.

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Mar 3, 1919

It is also my duty to be in close contact with the public business during session of the Congress.

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Mar 3, 1919

A group of men in the Senate have deliberately chosen to embarrass the administration of the Government.

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Mar 3, 1919

It is plainly my present duty to attend the Peace Conference in Paris.

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