He made no long speeches and was not frequently on the floor, but when he rose he spoke forcibly, aptly, attractively, and with that unerring sense of justice which always carried him to the right side of a question, with unmistakable influence upon the best judgment of the House.
Blaine highlights the effectiveness of a colleague's speaking style and moral judgment in Congress.
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If you are not ready to be the Moses of an oppressed people, do not become their Pharaoh.
In my judgment our sole authority for the acts which we have done during the last four years was the authority communicated to Congress by the Constitution to suppress insurrection.
In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
Crises often arise in the conduct of National affairs when cherished opinions must be sacrificed and new departures taken.
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