Henry Wilson

"The natural equality of all men I believe in, as far as rights are concerned."

"I believe that every human being has the right to his life and to his liberty, and to act in this world so as to secure his own happiness."

"Equality before the law of all men, no matter where they born, or from what race they sprung, is the sentiment of the people."

"The idea which pervades our Constitution; that all men of every race are equal before the laws."

"A colored battalion was organized for the defense of New Orleans, and General Jackson publicly thanked them for their courage and conduct. When the country has required their blood in days of trial an…"

"When the Union needs my poor support, in peace or in war, I induge the hope that I shall not fail in the performance of any duty which may be required me. At any rate, I hope not to fall behind that c…"

"We are strong and powerful now, able to drive into the ocean any power on earth that should step, with ostile foot, upon the fsoil of the republic. But it was not always so. In our days of weakness, t…"