Political Quotes

Is it not, therefore, possible to frame a bill which will punish the prominent actors in the rebellion, proclaim amnesty to the great mass of citizens in the seceding states, and separate them from their leader?

I would regard it as a public calamity to have the power of this House placed, directly or indirectly, under the control of this administration.

I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.

Our gold dollar is certainly as good a unit of value as the franc; and so the English think of their pound sterling.