"They all agree, they are all unanimous in Congress, in the States, on the rostrum, in the sanctuary - everywhere they declare that slavery shall not go into the Territories"
- Robert Toombs
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Toombs is describing the prevalent agreement amongst the American individuals that slavery should not be allowed in the Territories. This was a major issue during the mid-19th century, as the United States was expanding westward and the question of whether slavery must be allowed in the freshly obtained areas was a major point of contention. Toombs is highlighting the reality that the viewpoint on this issue was consentaneous, with everybody from Congress to the States to the rostrum and even the sanctuary all concurring that slavery should not be allowed the Territories. This quote is a testimony to the power of the people and their ability to come together and make their voices heard on an essential issue.
This quote is written / told by Robert Toombs between July 2, 1810 and December 15, 1885. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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