It can not be done; it shall not be done! I speak for the great masses of the Mississippi Valley, and those west of it, when I say you shall not do it! — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
The last fight for the white metal is to be made here in this country and in this House, my friends. — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
We know well enough that if we repeal this law and give nothing for it, the people of this country will regard it as… — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
I make a prediction here and now, and, my friends, I want you to watch the proceedings of Congress in these coming weeks of… — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
It means that the silver coins of the United States at whatever ratio is fixed, and I want the present ratio that we have… — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
It can not be done; it shall not be done! I speak for the great masses of the Mississippi Valley, and those west of… — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
It is because the administration is hostile to silver; and thus it is surrendering this country to the Shylocks of the Old World who… — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
I do not intend, we do not intend, that any party shall survive, if we can help it, that will lay the confiscating hand… — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
We invite, then, the world to come with its silver and make the exchange. — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
Are you to give up the fight and let this vast body of our wealth go to ruin? I do not believe it. — Richard Parks Bland Copy Share Image
