Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere. Benjamin F. Wade powersirsycophant Change image and share on social
You can never conquer us, we will die first. Benjamin F. Wade conquerdie Change image and share on social
I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery. Benjamin F. Wade amazefacilityfollow Change image and share on social
If a man carries his horse out of a slave State into a free one, be does not lose his property interest in him; but if he carries his slave into a free State, the law makes him free. Benjamin F. Wade carryfreehorse Change image and share on social
As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code. Benjamin F. Wade bencodeduell Change image and share on social
I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate. Benjamin F. Wade advocatefloorsentiment Change image and share on social
I am not unconscious of the persuasive power exerted by these considerations to drag men along in the current; but I am not at liberty to travel that road. Benjamin F. Wade considerationcurrentdrag Change image and share on social
But, sir, I shall take the path of duty and shall not swerve from it. Benjamin F. Wade dutypathsir Change image and share on social
I have always believed, heretofore, in the doctrines of the Declaration of Independence, that all men are born free and equal; but of late it appears that some men are born slaves, and I regret that they are not black, so all the world might know them. Benjamin F. Wade appearbearbelieve share on social
