Robert M. La Follette Sr. quotes - page 2

Robert M. La Follette Sr. was an influential American politician and leader of the Progressive movement. Known for his advocacy of government reform, workers’ rights, and opposition to corporate power, he served as Governor of Wisconsin and later as a U.S. Senator. He left a lasting legacy in American politics as a champion of democracy and social justice. Here are 27 of his quotes:

Mr. President, I had supposed until recently that it was the duty of senators and representatives in Congress to vote and act according to their convictions on all public matters that came before them for consideration and decision. Quite another doctrine has recently been promulgated by certain newspapers, which unfortunately seems to have found considerable support elsewhere, and that is the doctrine of "standing back of the President” without inquiring whether the President is right or wrong. For myself, I have never subscribed to that doctrine and never shall. 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 Sr.