I end by the expression of the opinion that the vote of the House and the vote of the Senate, by which the doctrine was established that a civil officer is liable to impeachment for misdemeanor in office, is a gain to the public that is full compensation for the undertaking, and that these proceedings against Mr.
Boutwell expresses his belief that the impeachment proceedings against President Johnson were justified and beneficial for public accountability.
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I would respect the rights of all nations, demanding equal respect for our own.
If others depart from this rule in their dealings with us, we may be compelled to follow their precedent.
I cannot imagine that in a hundred years this anniversary, in its organization and conduct, will be thought worthy of imitation.
He possessed wit, sarcasm and irony in every form.
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