There is a higher law than the Constitution.
William H. Seward Quotes
If slavery, limited as it yet is, now threatens to subvert the Constitution, how can we as wise and prudent statesmen, enlarge its boundaries and increase its influence, and thus increase already impending dangers?
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| Birth: | 16th May, 1801 |
| Death: | 10th October, 1872 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Lawyer, Politician, Senator |
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