George McGovern Quotes


We must … show that peace and prosperity can exist side by side.


Context

There were many who believed that a thriving growth economy depended in part on wartime military spending levels. The issue is still controversial.


Citations

George McGovern, U. S. Congressman & U. S. Senator (Democrat, SD), Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech, Democratic National Convention, 1972

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He was referring to the national budget where so much money was spent on the military that there was little left over to finance new initiatives.


George McGovern
George McGovern
  • Born: July 19, 1922
  • Died: October 21, 2012
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

George Stanley McGovern was an American politician, historian, U.S. representative, U.S. senator, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 presidential election.