Whatever was the conduct of England, I am equally arraigned.

The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!

Is it no imputation to be arraigned before this House, in which I have sat forty years, and to have my name transmitted to posterity with disgrace and infamy?

It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot.

I took the right sow by the ear.

I have never been afraid of making patriots; but I disdain and despise all their efforts.

I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a party war; but in carrying on that war all principles and rules of justice should not be departed from.