Benjamin F. Wade

We certainly cannot have any further political connection with the Whigs of the South; they have rendered such connection impossible. An impassable gulf separates us, and must here-after separate us.

I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.

But, sir, I shall take the path of duty and shall not swerve from it.

Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.