The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.

As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.

Sometimes it leads me even to hesitate whether I am strictly correct in my idea that all men are born to equal rights, for their conduct seems to me to contravene the doctrine.

I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.

I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.

I have always believed, heretofore, in the doctrines of the Declaration of Independence, that all men are born free and equal; but of late it appears that some men are born slaves, and I regret that they are not black, so all the world might know them.

I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.