I'm afraid I'm elected.

The cause of the great War of the Rebellion against the United Status will have to be attributed to slavery.

The right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they enjoy to relieve themselves of oppression, if they are strong enough, whether by withdrawal from it, or by overthrowing it and substituting a government more acceptable.

Quit thinking about what Bobby Lee's gonna do to us and start thinking about what we're going to do to him.

Wherever the enemy goes let our troops go also.

In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at home

The United States, knowing no distinction of her own citizens on account of religion or nationality, naturally believes in a civilization the world over which will secure the same universal laws.