The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery

The battle, Sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, Sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable; and let it come! I repeat, Sir, let it come!

My most cherished possession I wish I could leave you is my faith in Jesus Christ, for with Him and nothing else you can be happy, but without Him and with all else you'll never be happy.

The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I Am Not A Virginian, But An American!

I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion.

The King has degenerated into a tyrant and forfeits all rights to his subjects' obedience.

If this be treason, make the most of it!