In a certain sense, and to a certain extent, he [the president] is the representative of the people. He is elected by them, as well as congress is. But can he, in the nature [of] things, know the wants of the people, as well as three hundred other men, coming from all the various localities of the nation? If so, where is the propriety of having a congress?

We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.

Whereas, the Senate of the United States, devoutly recognizing the Supreme Authority and just Government of Almighty God, in all the affairs of men and of nations, has, by a resolution, requested the President to designate and set apart a day for National prayer and humiliation.

Violence begins where knowledge ends.

You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.

Those who are ready to sacrifice freedom for security ultimately will lose both.

Cling to liberty and right; battle fro them; leed for them; die for them, if need be; and have confidence in God.