"The party in power, like Jonah's gourd, grew up quickly, and will quickly fall."

"He is gone from among us, and is no more to be seen in the walks of men, but in his death like Sampson, he slew more …"

"I would rather be beaten and be a man than to be elected and be a little puppy dog. I have always supported measures …"

"I am now here in Congress... I am at liberty to vote as my conscience and judgment dictates to be right, without the …"

"I am sorry to say I do doubt the honesty of many men that are called good at home, that have given themselves up to s…"

"I must say as to what I have seen of Texas, it is the garden spot of the world. The best land & best prospects for he…"

"I am rejoiced at my fate. I had rather be in my present situation than to be elected to a seat in congress for life. …"

"Pop, pop, pop! Bom, bom, bom! throughout the day. No time for memorandums now. Go ahead! Liberty and Independence for…"

"I know nothing, by experience, of party discipline. I would rather be a raccoon-dog, and belong to a Negro in the for…"

"Heaven knows that I have done all that a mortal could do, to save the people, and the failure was not my fault, but t…"