Nation Quote by William Barr Download Open image “Slavery was our nation's original sin.” — William Barr ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.3 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Nation Original Original sin Our Sin
Slavery is America's original sin and was the great global injustice of that age. — Chrystia Freeland Copy Share Image
The Civil War was about a lot of things, but the core of it was slavery. That was the original sin. — John Fund Copy Share Image
I think then I may safely conclude and I firmly believe that American slavery is not only not a sin but especially commanded by… — James Henry Hammond Copy Share Image
If slavery be a sin, it is not yours. It does not rest on your action for its origin, on your consent for its… — Jefferson Davis Copy Share Image
“My creed on the subject of slavery is short. Slavery per se is not sin. It is a social condition ordained from the beginning… — Samuel Morse Copy Share Image
It's a shameful piece of history and I think - I don't mean to be political or sobering or anything - but I think… — Tamlyn Tomita Copy Share Image
I think that one thing that America is guilty of is not ever apologizing for the greatest sin of the country, which is slavery. — Harry Lennix Copy Share Image
Slavery is the nagging, unrelenting shame of America that continues to deny the true promise of the country to too many its citizens. If… — John Hickenlooper Copy Share Image
Slavery was one of the worst crimes against humanity and endured by those who built our great nation. — Al N. Green Copy Share Image
God knows I detest slavery but it is an existing evil, and we must endure it and give it such protection as is guaranteed… — Millard Fillmore Copy Share Image
Slavery is no more sinful, by the Christian code, than it is sinful to wear a whole coat, while another is in tatters, to… — James F. Cooper Copy Share Image
By definition, a Special Counsel is charged with investigating particular potential crimes, not all potential crimes wherever they may be found. — William Barr Copy Share Image
Men are subject to powerful passions and appetites, and, if unrestrained, are capable of ruthlessly riding roughshod over their neighbors and the community at… — William Barr Copy Share Image
The first Black Migration to this country was forced migration. It was the Middle Passage. — William Barr Copy Share Image
Established in 2001, the Medal of Valor is our nation's highest public safety award. Officers across the nation are nominated by their peers, but… — William Barr Copy Share Image
When I first served as Attorney General back in the early 90s, crime was at its highest in American history, with its peak in 1992. — William Barr Copy Share Image
All first responders do noble work, and all of them deserve our respect and our appreciation. — William Barr Copy Share Image
In my view, the government has ample justification to inquire about citizenship status on the census and could plainly provide rationales for doing so… — William Barr Copy Share Image
Having served as both attorney general and deputy attorney general in the Justice Department, I had responsibility for supervising the FBI, working on virtually… — William Barr Copy Share Image
Every Medal of Valor recipient has confronted life-threatening danger. Each had their fight-or-flight moment. But each one stood their ground for our safety. We… — William Barr Copy Share Image
While the FBI carries out investigative work, the responsibility for supervising, directing and ultimately determining the resolution of investigations is solely the province of… — William Barr Copy Share Image
In a pluralistic society like ours, I think the ability to resist hate comes from cultivating a civil society that, on the one hand,… — William Barr Copy Share Image
My dream is to see India as a nation of well-looked-after and respected sportspeople in all fields. — Saina Nehwal Copy Share Image
Our nation's promise to have veterans' backs must extend to their families, who for their own service and sacrifices, deserve the full support of… — Andy Kim Copy Share Image
Together, we must prioritize the wellbeing of those who have selflessly served our nation. This is the least that a grateful nation can do. — Al N. Green Copy Share Image
This position is untenable, and there can be no pause in the agitation for full political power and responsibility until these are granted to… — Florence Kelley Copy Share Image
Marylanders have led the nation in adopting a balanced approach to revenues and investments because we know that in order to maintain and build… — Martin O'Malley Copy Share Image
We need to remain a nation that doesn't just welcome but that celebrates legal immigrants who come here seeking to pursue the American Dream. — Ted Cruz Copy Share Image
China's hyper-growth is causing the world's most populous nation to spin out of the control of its leaders. — Vivek Agnihotri Copy Share Image
The coffers are full of money and equipment for the Ferguson Police and the Missouri National Guard to put down a potential uprising, but… — Jesse Jackson Copy Share Image
“If there is anything the leaders in the society or the nations must take note of is to know the importance of justice.” — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
No government can be strong and flourishing while the national character is weak and degraded. A government must flourish and decay with its subjects;… — Benjamin Robbins Curtis Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurship is the very back bone of our country and what makes us great - we are a nation of founders. — Nancy Lublin Copy Share Image
What the Olympics and other mega-events have shown is that the significant investment required to host an international games successfully has the power to… — Richard Attias Copy Share Image
