Constitution Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“The Constitution guarantees protection to property, and we must make that promise good. But it does not give the right of suffrage to any corporation. It is necessary that laws should be passed to prohibit the use of corporate funds directly or indirectly for political purposes; it is still more necessary that such laws should be thoroughly enforced.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1902, Theodore Roosevelt on corporate political influence
Corporate money should not dictate politics; laws must ban and enforce restrictions on corporate political spending.
In simple terms: Corporate funds must be barred from politics.
Key Takeaway
Support campaign finance reform.
Themes
democracy
political ethics
corporate power
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- legislative lobbying
- political advertising
Key Concepts
law
campaign finance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can transparency improve political funding?
- What safeguards prevent loopholes?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement is difficult and may face legal challenges.
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