Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “Military forces in aid of either belligerent cannot lawfully be originated or organized within their jurisdiction”

On the recordFebruary 10, 1904
Military forces in aid of either belligerent cannot lawfully be originated or organized within their jurisdiction
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 516—Declaration of Neutrality in the War Between Japan and Russia

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 13, 1912

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation