Sir, there have existed, in every age and every country, two distinct orders of men-the lovers of freedom, and the devoted advocates of power. (Robert Hayne)

Sir, there have existed, in every age and every country, two distinct orders of men-the lovers of freedom, and the devoted advocates of power.

Robert Hayne

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