Quote#Wisdom
Legislation can neither be wise nor just which seeks the welfare of a…
Quote byAndrew Johnson · 1808–1875
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Veto message to the House of Representatives (22 February 1869)..
English (original)
Legislation can neither be wise nor just which seeks the welfare of a single interest at the expense and to the injury of many and varied interests at least equally important and equally deserving the considerations of Congress.
— Andrew Johnson
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