Quote by Abraham Lincoln
In a certain sense, and to a certain extent, he the president is the representative of the people. He is elected by them, as well as congress is. But can he, in the nature of things, know the wants of the people, as well as three hundred other men, coming from all the various localities of the nation? If so, where is the propriety of having a congress?
Summary
This quote questions the effectiveness of the president in truly representing the wants and needs of the people. While the president is elected by the people, so is the congress. The quote raises doubts about whether one person, the president, can comprehend the diverse wants and perspectives of the entire nation, as compared to a congress made up of three hundred representatives from various regions. It asks whether the existence of congress is necessary if the president can adequately represent the people independently.
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