Neither has any thought of wrong in reviving such a memory.

The ruling Mr.Blaine had made was simply stating a clear rule of the House about which there could be no doubt whatever.

At the same time, I said at the time, what I deem it my duty to repeat now, I think Mr.Blaine erred, when he thought it proper to embark in such a speculative investment.
Members of legislative bodies, especially great political leaders of large influence, ought to be careful to keep a thousand miles off from relations which may give rise to even a suspicion of wrong.

Their influence and character are the property of their country, and especially valuable to their political associates.

The great doctrines of which they are the influential advocates must not be imperiled by any smell of fire on their garments.