Quote by William Jennings Bryan

The government being the peoples business, it necessarily follows that its operations should be at all times open to the public view. Publicity is therefore as essential to honest administration as freedom of speech is to representative government. Equal rights to all and special privileges to none is the maxim which should control in all departments of government.

The government being the peoples business, it necessarily fo

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of transparency in government operations. It argues that since the government is supposed to serve the people, its functioning should be open and accessible to the public. Just as freedom of speech is crucial for representative government, transparency is vital for honest administration. The quote also suggests that fairness should be paramount in all branches of government, advocating for equal rights for all citizens and rejecting any form of special privileges.

By William Jennings Bryan

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