Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 15, 1909
There is a higher standard of living among American laborers than in any country in the world.
Said by
Robert Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Address at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Illinois

Share & report

More from Robert Taft

Aug 16, 1911

Certainly we should proceed prudently in dealing with them upon the basis of ascertained facts rather than hastily and without knowledge to make a reduction of the tariff to satisfy a popular desire.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 14, 1911

In dealing with the courts, which are the cornerstone of good government, and in which not only the voters, but the nonvoters and nonresidents, have a deep interest as a security for their rights of life, liberty, and property, no matter what the future action of the State may be, it is necessary for the authority which is primarily responsible for its creation to assert in no doubtful tones the necessity for an independent and untrammeled judiciary.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 14, 1911

I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 14.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 17, 1911

The bill is so carelessly drawn that it would inevitably lead to the greatest uncertainty as to what articles are or are not covered by its various provisions.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation