As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.
I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.
Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.
I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.
The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.
I am not unconscious of the persuasive power exerted by these considerations to drag men along in the current; but I am not at liberty to travel that road.