God knows I detest slavery but it is an existing evil, and we must endure it and give it such protection as is guaranteed by the Constitution. – Millard Fillmore
Upon you, fellow-citizens, as the representatives of the States and the people, is wisely devolved the legislative power. – Millard Fillmore
Nations, like individuals in a state of nature, are equal and independent, possessing certain rights and owing certain duties to each other. – Millard Fillmore
