Well, what are you going to do about it?

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You can never conquer us, we will die first.

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Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.

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The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.

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

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As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.

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

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I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.

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I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.

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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.

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