Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “The wage-earner primarily needs what it is pre-eminently to the interest of our democratic commonwealth that he should…”

On the record
The wage-earner primarily needs what it is pre-eminently to the interest of our democratic commonwealth that he should obtain—that is, a high standard of living, and the opportunity to acquire the means whereby to secure it.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights the need for wage-earners to achieve a high standard of living as essential for democracy.

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I am all right and you cannot escape listening to the speech either.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1912

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation