#advocate

I had advocated the establishment of a Negro industrial commission. I had gestured against the growth of monopoly power. I had introduced a few civil rights bills. ↗

— Emanuel Celler

#against #bills #civil #civil rights #commission

Look, you're not going to get me to say that Democrats don't make mistakes. We do. I mentioned two areas - pension reform and seniority and tenure. I've done both - I've advocated for both. I've advocated for - seek for reform as well. ↗

— Antonio Villaraigosa

#areas #both #democrats #done #get

I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate. ↗

— Benjamin F. Wade

#advocate #am #floor #how #i

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace. ↗

— Ulysses S. Grant

#although #any #except #felt #fondness

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace. ↗

— Ulysses S. Grant

#advocated #except #i #means #never

I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone. ↗