I have been a member for years.

While I was at Stowe University, though a young man, I was chairman of the bureau of education and had charge of the work of educating the race upon the doctrine of human liberty.
"While I was at Cadeville, La., that was my work.

Though not attracting public attention, I was sowing seed broadcast.

After my famous case I was elected to Congress here and soon thereafter chosen speaker, which position I now hold.
"I shall now come to matters that concern you.

Our constitution expressly stipulates that the first President of our Government should be a man whom the people unanimously desired.