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
You can never conquer us, we will die first. Benjamin F. Wade conquerdie Change image and share on social
Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere. Benjamin F. Wade powersirsycophant 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
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
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 do not pretend to know precisely what is on foot there; but I think it pretty evident that there is a very free communication between that country and this body, and unless I am greatly mistaken, I see the dwarfish medium by which that communication is kept up. Benjamin F. Wade bodycommunicationcountry share on social
Sometimes it leads me even to hesitate whether I am strictly correct in my idea that all men are born to equal rights, for their conduct seems to me to contravene the doctrine. Benjamin F. Wade bearconductcontravene 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
