But, sir, they have written me down upon the history of the country as worthy of expulsion, and in no unkindness I… — Preston Brooks Copy Share Image
But, sir, they have written me down upon the history of the country as worthy of expulsion, and in no unkindness I must tell… — Preston Brooks Copy Share Image
But if I had committed a breach of privilege, it was the privilege of the Senate, and not of this House, which was violated.… — Preston Brooks Copy Share Image
If I desired to kill the senator why did I not do it? You all admit that I had him in my power. — Preston Brooks Copy Share Image
They had no right, as it seems to me, to prosecute me in these Halls; nor have you the right in law or under… — Preston Brooks Copy Share Image
I should have forfeited my own self-respect, and perhaps the good opinion of my countrymen, if I had failed to resent such an injury… — Preston Brooks Copy Share Image
