Quote#Death
I feel that my duty has been faithfully, though it may be…
Quote byJames Buchanan · 1791–1868
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech to Congress (8 January 1861)..
English (original)
I feel that my duty has been faithfully, though it may be imperfectly, performed, and, whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that I at least meant well for my country.
— James Buchanan
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