01/08/1843
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"I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the public good."
"peace is the true policy of nations"
"The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not."
"I regard the question involved in these proceedings as one of vast magnitude."