I deny the right of Congress to force a slaveholding State upon an unwilling people. I deny their right to force a free State upon an unwilling people. I deny their right to force a good thing upon a people… — Stephen A. Douglas Copy Share Image
I deny the right of Congress to force a slaveholding State upon an unwilling people. I deny their right to force a free State… — Stephen A. Douglas Copy Share Image
Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war, only patriots - or traitors. — Stephen A. Douglas Copy Share Image
I am now speaking of rights under the Constitution, and not of moral or religious rights. I do not discuss the morals of the… — Stephen A. Douglas Copy Share Image
Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war; only patriots and traitors. — Stephen A. Douglas Copy Share Image
Slavery cannot exist a day or an hour anywhere, unless it is supported by local police regulations. — Stephen A. Douglas Copy Share Image
