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.

Jul 9, 1916

We call ourselves a liberal nation, whereas, as a matter of fact, we are one of the most conservative nations in the world.

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Jul 9, 1916

There is a great deal of cant talked, my fellow citizens, about service.

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Jul 9, 1916

We must play a great part in the world whether we choose it or not.

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Jul 9, 1916

The suspicion is beginning to dawn in many quarters that the average man knows the business necessities of the country just as well as the extraordinary man does.

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Jul 9, 1916

Did you ever think how absolutely supreme and sovereign facts are?

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Jul 9, 1916

Your raw materials must be the raw materials that they need, not the raw materials that you need.

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Jul 9, 1916

The very conception of America is based upon the validity of the judgments of the average man.

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