American Oratory: Or, Selections from the Speeches of Eminent Americans [1775-1826]E.C. & J. Biddle, 1845 - 531 pagini |
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Pagina 12
... fear , they skulk behind the throne . Is it disrespectful to drag them into public view , and make a distinction between them and his majesty , under whose venerable name they daringly attempt to shelter their crimes ? Nothing can more ...
... fear , they skulk behind the throne . Is it disrespectful to drag them into public view , and make a distinction between them and his majesty , under whose venerable name they daringly attempt to shelter their crimes ? Nothing can more ...
Pagina 13
... fear of giving of fence , I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country , and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven , which I revere above all earthly kings . Mr. President , it is natural to man to ...
... fear of giving of fence , I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country , and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven , which I revere above all earthly kings . Mr. President , it is natural to man to ...
Pagina 19
... fear , because those in power , being our representatives , will not abuse the powers we put in their hands . I am not well versed in history ; but I will submit to your recollection , whether liberty has been destroyed most often by ...
... fear , because those in power , being our representatives , will not abuse the powers we put in their hands . I am not well versed in history ; but I will submit to your recollection , whether liberty has been destroyed most often by ...
Pagina 20
... fear you may sleep in safety forever for them . Where is the danger ? If , sir , there was any , I would recur to the American spirit to defend us that spirit which has enabled us to surmount the greatest difficulties : to that ...
... fear you may sleep in safety forever for them . Where is the danger ? If , sir , there was any , I would recur to the American spirit to defend us that spirit which has enabled us to surmount the greatest difficulties : to that ...
Pagina 25
... fear the adoption of this system . I fear I tire the patience of the committee ; but I beg to be indulged with a few more observations . When I thus profess myself an advocate for the liberty of the people , I shall be told I am a ...
... fear the adoption of this system . I fear I tire the patience of the committee ; but I beg to be indulged with a few more observations . When I thus profess myself an advocate for the liberty of the people , I shall be told I am a ...
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