 I do not know that, all things considered, any other person has more ; and, however this may be, there is no way in which I can have any other man put where I am. I am here. I must do the best I can, and bear the responsibility of taking the course which...  Annual Report of the American Historical Association - Page 90by American Historical Association - 1903Full view - About this book
 | David Herbert Donald - 1995 - 724 pages
...well that many others might, in this matter, as in others, do better than I can," he told the cabinet; "and if I were satisfied that the public confidence...should have it. I would gladly yield it to him." But since that was not possible, he concluded, "I must do the best I can, and bear the responsibility of... | |
 | Michael Knox Beran - 2007 - 521 pages
...satisfied that the public confidence was more fully possessed by any one of them than by me, and knew any Constitutional way in which he could be put in my place, he should have it. I would gladly yield to him. But though I believe that I have not so much of the confidence of the people as I had some... | |
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...knew very well that many others might, in this matter as in others, do better than I can; and if I was satisfied that the public confidence was more fully...would gladly yield it to him. But though I believe I have not so much of the confidence of the people as I had some time since, I do not know that, all... | |
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