Political Quotes

It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public property within the seceding States so far as this may be practicable.

Governments may be, and doubtless often have been, wrong in going to war to enforce claims.

However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.

I feel quite confident that Congress will bestow upon these resolutions the careful consideration to which they are eminently entitled.