I was the guy who was constantly speaking out against the Vietnam War. I have no regrets about that.
George McgovernRead
Every Senator in this Chamber is partly responsible for sending 50,000 young Americans to an early grave. This Chamber reeks of blood.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote implies that Senators bear responsibility for the deaths of young Americans, suggesting a moral failure in political decisions.
George McGovern's quote emphasizes the heavy burden of responsibility that elected officials hold for the consequences of their actions and decisions. By stating that the Chamber 'reeks of blood,' he provocatively illustrates the idea that legislative choices can lead to dire and tragic outcomes, particularly in the context of war and military intervention, thereby calling attention to the moral implications of political leadership.
Themes
ResponsibilityPoliticsWarMoralityLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a political debate, you might quote McGovern to highlight the gravity of legislative decisions affecting soldiers.
More from George Mcgovern
All quotes βPay attention to the hungry, both in this country and around the world. Pay attention to the poor. Pay attention to our responsibilities for world peace. We are our brother's keeper.
George McgovernRead
The nature of freedom of choice is that some people will misuse their responsibility and hurt themselves in the process. We should do our best to educate them, but without diminishing choice for everyone else.
George McgovernRead
When you start one of these programs, school lunch programs, in a country that heretofore had nothing of that kind, immediately school enrollment jumps dramatically. Girls and boys get to the classroom with the promise of a good meal once a day.
George McgovernRead
I hope I live long enough to see every hungry school child in the world being fed under the so-called McGovern-Dole program.
George McgovernRead
From secrecy and deception in high places, come home, America. From military spending so wasteful that it weakens our nation, come home, America.
George McgovernRead
Similar quotes
A president cannot meaningfully honor certain token artists while the people at large are so dishonored.'β
Adrienne RichRead
In the year 2025, the best men don't run for president, they run for their lives. . . .
Stephen KingRead
Government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community... when any government shall be found inadequate or contrary to these purposes, a majority of the community hath an indubitable, inalienable, and indefeasible right to reform, alter, or abolish it, in such manner as shall be judged most conducive to the public weal.
George MasonRead
Only votes talk, everything else walks.
Dan RatherRead
Yup, the whole birther movement was racist.
Colin PowellRead
I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man, that he's African American.
Jimmy CarterRead