I deplore the need or the use of troops anywhere to get American citizens to obey the orders of constituted courts.
Interpretation
Eisenhower criticizes the use of military force to enforce court orders on citizens.
In this quote, Dwight D. Eisenhower expresses his disdain for employing military troops to ensure compliance from American citizens with judicial decisions. He highlights a fundamental belief in the importance of civil obedience and the rule of law, suggesting that resorting to force undermines the very principles of democracy and justice.
In practice
In a public discussion about democracy, you might reference Eisenhower's quote to emphasize the importance of civil rights.
If a man's associates find him guilty of being phony, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.
The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.
You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.
When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust.
Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.
I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.
The west was involved in toppling the Mossadegh government. That ultimately led to the Iranian revolution.
Black women have been saving this republic since its founding. That was especially so during the Trump era when their turnout helped elect Democrats in unlikely places such as Alabama and Georgia.
One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed - different plans have to be made. And the kernel here is the acknowledgement of defeat.
The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries.
Fear obscures reason, intensifies emotions, and makes it easier for demagogic politicians to mobilize the public on behalf of the policies they want to pursue.
Dr Urbino did not agree: in his opinion a Liberal president was exactly the same as a Conservative president, but not as well dressed.
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