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I will admit no bond that holds me to a party a day longer than I…

Quote byJefferson Davis · 1808–1889

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Reply in the Senate to a speech of Senator Douglas, May 1860..

English (original)

I will admit no bond that holds me to a party a day longer than I agree to its principles. When men meet together to confer, and ascertain whether or not they do agree, and find that they differ – radically, essentially, irreconcilably differ – what belongs to an honorable position except to part? They cannot consistently act together any longer.

— Jefferson Davis

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