I deny the right of Congress to force a slaveholding State upon an unwilling people. I deny their right to force a free State upon an unwilling peopl…

- Stephen A. Douglas

Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war; only patriots and traitors.

- Stephen A. Douglas

Slavery cannot exist a day or an hour anywhere, unless it is supported by local police regulations.

- Stephen A. Douglas

Slavery is not the only question which comes up in this controversy. There is a far more important one to you, and that is, what shall be done with t…

- Stephen A. Douglas

I am now speaking of rights under the Constitution, and not of moral or religious rights. I do not discuss the morals of the people of Missouri, but …

- Stephen A. Douglas