George B. McClellan Quotes

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• The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time,…
• By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.
• Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well.
• The President is no more than a well-meaning baboon. I went to the White House directly after tea, where I found "The Original Gorilla", about…
• Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!
• I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By some strange operation of magic…
• All quiet along the Potomac.
• Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do…
• The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.
• As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.
• When this sad war is over we will all return to our homes, and feel that we can ask no higher honor than the proud…

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