George William Norris quotes

George William Norris, an influential American politician, was born in 1861. Norris, a member of the Republican Party initially, later became associated with the Progressive Party. Serving as a U.S. Representative and Senator from Nebraska, he became known for his progressive reforms and advocacy for rural electrification. Norris played a significant role in the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority, a federally-owned electricity provider. His dedication to public power earned him the title "Father of the Rural Electrification Act". As a staunch advocate for farmers and workers, Norris fought for fair labor practices and workers' rights. His legacy includes important legislation promoting social welfare and conservation efforts. Norris' vast contributions to American society make him a prominent figure in U.S. history.

During practically all of my public life, I have been a sincere advocate of an agreement between the leading nations of the world to set up all the necessary international machinery that would bring about a practical abolition of war between civilized nations.

- George William Norris

And when it is done, we ought to follow the example by disarming ourselves.

- George William Norris

To my mind, what we ought to have maintained from the beginning was the strictest neutrality. If we had done this, I do not believe we would have been on the verge of war at the present time.

- George William Norris

There is not much danger of the smaller nations if the big nations will behave.

- George William Norris

The reason given by the President in asking Congress to declare war against Germany is that the German government has declared certain war zones, within which, by the use of submarines, she sinks, without notice, American ships and destroys American lives.

- George William Norris

Great wealth took possession of the government. It was reflected in Mr. Harding's selection of a cabinet.

- George William Norris

Men are often biased in their judgment on account of their sympathy and their interests.

- George William Norris

Fourth, we might have declared an embargo against the shipping from American ports of any merchandise to either one of these governments that persisted in maintaining its military zone.

- George William Norris

I think we ought to take the world as it is and not as we would like to have it.

- George William Norris

The first war zone was declared by Great Britain. She gave us and the world notice of it on the 4th day of November, 1914. The zone became effective Nov. 5, 1914.

- George William Norris

First, we could have defied both of them and could have gone to war against both of these nations for this violation of international law and interference with our neutral rights.

- George William Norris

I am bitterly opposed to my country entering the war, but if, notwithstanding my opposition, we do enter it, all of my energy and all of my power will be behind our flag in carrying it on to victory.

- George William Norris

The constitution ought to specifically state that every nation is left entirely independent and supreme in its internal affairs, such as regulating emigration and all other similar matters.

- George William Norris

If the world is disarmed, and remains disarmed, there will be no more world wars.

- George William Norris

We ought to disarm Germany completely.

- George William Norris

Third, we could, while denouncing them both as illegal, have acquiesced in them both and thus remained neutral with both sides, although not agreeing with either as to the righteousness of their respective orders.

- George William Norris

In my judgment, if we had pursued this course, the zones would have been of short duration. England would have been compelled to take her mines out of the North Sea in order to get any supplies from our country.

- George William Norris

Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands.

- George William Norris