Quote#Wisdom
I shall support the President in the measures he proposes when I…
Quote byRobert M. La Follette · 1855–1925
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech before Congress (April 4, 1917), Congressional Record—Senate, April 4, 1917, 224–225..
English (original)
I shall support the President in the measures he proposes when I believe them to be right. I shall oppose measures proposed by the President when I believe them to be wrong.
— Robert M. La Follette
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