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
I do not intend, we do not intend, that any party shall survive, if we can help it, that will lay the confiscating hand upon Americans in the interest of England or of Europe. — 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
