“God knows that I detest slavery, but it is an existing evil, for which we are not responsible, and we must endure it, and give it such protection as is guaranteed by the constitution, till we can get rid of… — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“These businessmen, however, desired more than the simple elimination of imprisonment for defaulting debtors. They wanted a bankruptcy law that would abolish the debt… — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not fit for… — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“The American scene required harmonization of its discordant groups, and responsibility for the task belonged to the practitioners of politics.” — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“sectional peace had made it possible for the President and his lady to join the elite and “roll in the most stylish equipage.” — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“Each eager contestant strove to embarrass the other. Webster opposed a special session of Congress as unnecessary, and Clay sought to influence the cabinet… — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“May God save the country; for it is evident the people will not...”[381]” — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
“God knows that I detest slavery, but it is an existing evil, for which we are not responsible, and we must endure it, and… — Robert J. Rayback Copy Share Image
![“God knows that I detest slavery, but it is an existing evil, for which we are not responsible, and we must endure it, and give it such protection as is guaranteed by the constitution, till we can get rid of it without destroying the last hope of free government in the world,”[629]” quote by Robert J. Rayback](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cca/robert-j-rayback-49369_god-knows_god-knows-that-i-detest-slavery-but-it-i_3213596.jpg)
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