There is a higher law than the Constitution.
William H. Seward Quotes
But you answer, that the Constitution recognizes property in slaves. It would be sufficient, then, to reply, that this constitutional recognition must be void, because it is repugnant to the law of nature and of nations.
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William H. Seward (21)
Birth: | 16th May, 1801 |
Death: | 10th October, 1872 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Lawyer, Politician, Senator |
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