Quote#Time
I think all men recognize that in time of war the citizen must…
Quote byRobert M. La Follette · 1855–1925
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Free Speech in Wartime (October 6, 1917).
English (original)
I think all men recognize that in time of war the citizen must surrender some rights for the common good which he is entitled to enjoy in time of peace. But, sir, the right to control their own government according to constitutional forms is not one of the rights that the citizens of this country are called upon to surrender in time of war.
— Robert M. La Follette
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