In times of peace, the war party insists on making preparation for war. As soon as prepared for, it insists on making war.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

The will of the people shall be the law of the land

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Every nation has its war party... It is commercial, imperialistic, ruthless. It tolerates no opposition.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Wealth has never yet sacrificed itself on the altar of patriotism.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Publicity, discussion, and agitation are necessary to accomplish any work of lasting benefit.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

If there is no sufficient reason for war, the war party will make war on one pretext, then invent another.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Let no man think we can deny civil liberty to others and retain it for ourselves. When zealous agents of the Government arrest suspected "radicals" w…

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Let no man think we can deny civil liberty to others and retain it for ourselves.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to dominate absolutely.

- Robert M. La Follette, Sr.