"I am perfectly well advised of how the vote will be when this treaty comes before it for ratification.
We will be beaten, two to one!" "Then, does that not end it ?" "End it?
No! There are always other ways.

If the people of this country wish Texas to belong to our flag, she will so belong.

It is as good as done to-day.

Never look at the obstacles; look at the goal! It was this intrigue of Van Zandt's which stood in our way.

By playing one intrigue against another, we have won thus far.