I am not unconscious of the persuasive power exerted by these considerations to drag men along in the current; but I am not at liberty to travel that road.
Benjamin F. WadeAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: October 27, 1800
- Died: March 2, 1878
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