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Abstract Propositions Should Never Be Discussed By A Legislative Body.

The Course Of Events Is So Rapidly Hastening Forward That The Emergency May Soon Arise When You May Be Called Upon To Decide The Momentous Question Whether You Possess The Power By Force Of Arms To Compel A State To Remain In The Union

If You Are As Happy, My Dear Sir, On Entering This House As I Am In Leaving It And Returning Home, You Are The Happiest Man In This Country.

Our Union Rests Upon Public Opinion, And Can Never Be Cemented By The Blood Of Its Citizens Shed In Civil War.

All The Friends That I Loved And Wanted To Reward Are Dead, And All The Enemies That I Hated And I Had Marked Out For Punishment Are Turned To My Friends.