Benjamin F. Wade

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

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

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

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

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.... (more Benjamin F. Wade quotes)

Books about Benjamin F. Wade

	The life of Benjamin F. Wade by A. G Riddle Read more... | Comments (0) | Post new comment
	Benjamin F. Wade and the atrocity propaganda of the Civil war, by Harry Williams Read more... | Comments (0) | Post new comment
	Invasion of Harper's Ferry: Speech of Hon. Benjamin F. Wade, of Ohio : delivered in the United States Senate, December 14, 1859 by B. F Wade Read more... | Comments (0) | Post new comment

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