“These businessmen, however, desired more than the simple elimination of imprisonment for defaulting debtors. They wanted a bankruptcy law that would abolish… — Robert J. Rayback Law 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… — Robert J. Rayback Public trust 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 Politics 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… — Robert J. Rayback Peace 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… — 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… — Robert J. Rayback God knows Copy Share Image
