Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Gustav Heinemann

Quote by Gustav Heinemann

“Not less, but more democracy - that is the demand, that is the great goal that we have to prescribe for ourselves, and especially for our youth.”

Quote by Gustav Heinemann

Author

Gustav Heinemann
Gustav Heinemann

Gustav Heinemann was a distinguished German politician who served as the fourth President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Born on July 23, 1899, and passing away on July 7, 1976, Heinemann's career included roles as a member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic and as the Minister-President of Lower Saxony. His presidency was marked by his dedication to democratic values and his efforts to foster reconciliation within Germany. more

You May Also Like

“NDCC is an admirable job of amassing information to prove that communism is socialism and socialism (a plot to enslave the world) is not a movement of the downtrodden but a scheme supported and directed by the wealthiest of people. If enough Americans read and act upon NDCC, they really can save the Republic from the conspirators--whose plans for the destruction of our country are galloping fast toward completion.”

“Unable to maintain their government-granted monopoly, the powerful railroad interests turned to government to do the regulating and price-fixing which they were unable to do themselves. In fact, the pressure that induced Congress to enact the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 did not come from reformers bemoaning abuses by the powerful railroad interests; it came from the railroad interests themselves, asking Congress to shield them against the harsh winds of competition.”