A More Perfect Union Quotes

“This was a pathetic show of dominance by small men over helpless creatures for monetary gain.”
― Jodi Daynard, A More Perfect Union

“Youth, he understood, suffered far more sharply for its inexperience of pain.”
― Jodi Daynard, A More Perfect Union

“Of what use is a government of the people if the people will not govern themselves?”
― Jodi Daynard, A More Perfect Union

“Congress had passed several acts of dubious constitutionality. One made it difficult for foreigners to attain citizenship and allowed for deportation of immigrants deemed inimical to peace. Another, called the Sedition Act, criminalized the making of false or scandalous statements against the government or criticizing its leaders.”
― Jodi Daynard, A More Perfect Union