Coal Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“To hell with the Constitution when people want coal!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political rally, 1905
Constitutional constraints are ignored when pursuing coal interests.
In simple terms: Constitution ignored for coal.
Question policy priorities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy debates
- legislative sessions
- public protests
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is coal worth constitutional sacrifice?
- What alternatives exist?
May overlook broader constitutional values.