Speaking as a Democrat, all my life battling for what I conceived to be Democracy, and what I conceived to be right, I am yet an American above Democracy. Richard Parks Bland americanbattleconceive Change image and share on social
We know well enough that if we repeal this law and give nothing for it, the people of this country will regard it as a total demonetization of silver, which it will be, so far as this Congress is concerned, without any question. Richard Parks Bland concerncongresscountry share on social
Are you to give up the fight and let this vast body of our wealth go to ruin? I do not believe it. Richard Parks Bland bodyfightgive Change image and share on social
Many now born, by the time they are voters will compose part of a nation with a genius nowhere equaled, and with a vast territory upon which those energies and that genius can operate. Richard Parks Bland bearcomposeenergy Change image and share on social
We invite, then, the world to come with its silver and make the exchange. Richard Parks Bland exchangeinvitemake Change image and share on social
It can not be done; it shall not be done! I speak for the great masses of the Mississippi Valley, and those west of it, when I say you shall not do it! Richard Parks Bland greatmassemississippi Change image and share on social
Any political party that undertakes to do it will, in God's name, be trampled, as it ought to be trampled, into the dust of condemnation, now and in the future. Richard Parks Bland condemnationdustfuture Change image and share on social
What is the effect of unlimited coinage of silver in this country? and I invite your attention to this particularly, because it is a question of vital importance. Richard Parks Bland attentioncoinagecountry Change image and share on social
The aristocracy of Western Europe has absolutely tabooed silver in those countries and driven it away from there. Here it finds its only resting place. Richard Parks Bland absolutelyaristocracycountry Change image and share on social
Will you stand by it now, or will you let the Shylocks come and have their way? It is for you to determine. Richard Parks Bland determineshylockstand Change image and share on social
