Those who do not look upon themselves as a link, connecting the past with the future, do not perform their duty to the world..

I am committed against every thing which in my judgment, may weaken, endanger, or destroy (the Constitution) ... and especially against all extension….

Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens..

Good intentions will always be pleaded, for every assumption of power; but they cannot justify it ... It is hardly too strong to say, that the Consti….