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~ Henry Clay Quotes ~
« on: September 29, 2014, 02:21:08 PM »
Henry Clay Quotes


A 19th-century American planter, statesman and orator who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, where he served as Speaker.
Henry Clay, Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852), was a 19th-century American planter, statesman and orator who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, where he served as Speaker. He also served as Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829.

Here are some famous quotes by Henry Clay. 




I would rather be right than President.

Offline MysteRy

Re: ~ Henry Clay Quotes ~
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2014, 02:21:43 PM »
Statistics are no substitute for judgment.

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Re: ~ Henry Clay Quotes ~
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2014, 02:22:44 PM »
Sir I would rather be right than be President.

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Re: ~ Henry Clay Quotes ~
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2014, 02:23:32 PM »
Political parties serve to keep each other in check one keenly watching the other.

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Re: ~ Henry Clay Quotes ~
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2014, 02:25:32 PM »
Government is a trust and the officers of the government are trustees; and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.