George Aiken Quotes

United States, Politician
August 20, 1892 – November, 19, 1984.

George David Aiken (August 20, 1892 – November 19, 1984) was an American politician and horticulturist. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 64th Governor of Vermont (1937–1941) before serving in the United States Senate for 34 years, from 1941 to 1975. At the time of his retirement, he was the senior member of the Senate.

Today the Republican Party attracts neither the farmer nor the industrial worker. Why not? To represent the people one must know them. Lincoln did. The Republican Party leadership does not. The greatest praise I can give Lincoln on this his anniversary is to say he would be ashamed of his party's leadership today.

George Aiken
- People
- Why
- Today
If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other causes for prejudice by noon.

George Aiken
- Up
- Morning
- Color

People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way.

George Aiken
- People
- World
- Good
True conservation provides for wise use by the general public. The American people do not want our resources preserved for the exclusive use of the wealthy. These land and water resources belong to the people, and people of all income levels should have easy access to them.

George Aiken
- People
- American
- True
As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness.

George Aiken
- Value
The best policy is to declare victory and leave.

George Aiken
- Victory