Dennis Chavez Quotes

We are Americans when we go to war, and when we return, we are Mexicans.
Dennis Chavez

War, Return, Mexicans

If the Constitution is worth anything, if the Declaration of Independence is worth anything, if the boys who died on the field of battle did not die in vain, fair employment practices are correct and necessary.
Dennis Chavez

Battle, Die, Worth

Either we are all free, or we fail; democracy must belong to all of us.
Dennis Chavez

Democracy, Free, Fail

I should like to be remembered as the man who raised a voice against... placing limitations on the freedom of the individual.
Dennis Chavez

Freedom, Against, Individual

I would consider all of the legislation which I have supported meaningless if I were to sit idly by, silent, during a period which may go down in history as an era when we permitted the curtailment of our liberties.
Dennis Chavez

History, May, Down

So, Mr. President, what is wrong with the fair employment practice bill?
Dennis Chavez

Wrong, Fair, President

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: April 8, 1888

Died: November 18, 1962

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