The American President (2000– )
Tim Russert: Millard Filmore
Quotes
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Millard Fillmore : I was called to the executive chair by a bereavement which shrouded the nation in mourning. However much I may be oppressed by the discharge of the duty, I dare not shrink from it.
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Millard Fillmore : [after news of Zachery Taylor's death] I have no language to express the emotions of my heart. The shock is so sudden and unexpected, I am overwhelmed.
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Millard Fillmore : God knows I detest slavery but it is an existing evil and we must endure it and give it such protection as is prescribed by the constitution.
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Millard Fillmore : In the north I was accused of being a pro-slavery man seeking to extend slavery over free territory and in the south I was accused of being an abolishionist. But I am neither.
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Millard Fillmore : I feel no regret that I was relieved of the thankless task of administering this government. The agitation that disturbed the peace of this country was unavoidable.
