Quote by Ron Paul

Just think of what Woodrow Wilson stood for: he stood for world government. He wanted an early United Nations, League of Nations. But it was the conservatives, Republicans, that stood up against him.

Just think of what Woodrow Wilson stood for: he stood for wo

Summary

This quote highlights the difference in political ideals and priorities between Woodrow Wilson, a proponent of global governance, and conservatives, specifically Republicans, who opposed his vision. It suggests that Wilson advocated for the establishment of a League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, as a means to promote international cooperation and prevent conflicts. However, it suggests that conservative Republicans opposed this idea, expressing their reluctance to cede national sovereignty and rejecting the concept of a world government. The quote alludes to the clash between progressive and conservative ideologies during Wilson's presidency.

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By Ron Paul

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