12 May 1846
Giddings, Joshua Reed, 1795-1864
[Speech of Hon. Joshua R. Giddings...on the bill to raise a company of sappers, miners, and pontoniers]
Giddings attacks Polk's declaration of war against Mexico, the frivolous spending of the public treasury, and the dubious means by which soldiers are enlisted. Giddings believes in the defense of America and the support of its military, but does not...
GLC00267.116