Quote by: Caleb Cushing

I maintain that the House is bound by the Constitution to receive the petitions; after which, it will take such method of deciding upon them as reason and principle shall dictate.


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Author Bio


  • NameCaleb Cushing
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornJanuary 17, 1800
  • DiedJanuary 2, 1879
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Judge; Lawyer; Diplomat