Appropriation Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes
“It will be the duty of the Executive, with sufficient appropriations for the purpose, to prosecute unsparingly all who have been engaged in depriving citizens of the rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Inaugural Address, 1877
The executive must use allocated funds to relentlessly pursue those who strip citizens of constitutional rights.
In simple terms: Government should aggressively protect civil rights.
Enforce rights vigorously.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political office
- legal proceedings
- civil rights advocacy
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent abuse of executive power?
- How should resources be balanced between enforcement and prevention?
Potential for overreach or misuse of power.