Quote by Henry A. Wallace about Monopolies and Democracy

„In an effort to eliminate the possibility of any rival growing up, some monopolists would sacrifice democracy itself.“

Henry A. WallaceHenry A. Wallace warns that monopolists would sacrifice democracy to secure their power.
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Henry A. Wallace was the Vice President of the United States under Franklin D. Roosevelt and an influential politician and agricultural scientist of the 20th century.

The quote highlights the threat to democracy posed by monopolistic power ambitions.


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Henry A. Wallace quote about monopolies and democracy

Henry Agard Wallace (1888–1965) was an American politician, agricultural scientist, and Secretary of Agriculture. He served as the 33rd Vice President of the United States from 1941 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Wallace was known for his visions of peaceful world order and advocated progressive policies during World War II and the early Cold War.

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