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Quote by Henry Wilson
I believe if we introduced the Lords Prayer here, senators would p

I believe if we introduced the Lords Prayer here, senators would propose a large number of amendments to it. – Henry Wilson

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This is a Senate of equals, of men of individual honor and personal character, and of absolute independence. We know no masters, we acknowledge no dictators. This is a hall for mutual consultation and discussion; not an arena for the exhibition of champions. – Daniel Webster

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