At least twice before, in the history of the Federal Government, it had been demonstrated that a President who for any cause runs counter to the views and wishes of the party that elected him is doomed to disappointment, and is fortunate if he escape disgrace.
Blaine reflects on the challenges faced by a president who opposes their party's wishes, emphasizing the political risks involved.
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It is to the eminent credit of the Republican members of Congress that they stood in a crisis of this magnitude true to principle, firm against all the power and all the patronage of the Administration.
Crises often arise in the conduct of National affairs when cherished opinions must be sacrificed and new departures taken.
I am in no boastful mood: I shall not do more than I can, but I shall do all I can to save the Government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination.
That is his work and it cannot properly be taken out of his hands.
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