The reason he gave for not recusing himself was that there was no financial gain for him in making his decision.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

He said he would not have the future citizens of California and New Mexico blaming Henry Clay for slavery there.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

If you are not for force, and not for dissolving the Union, there only remains some kind of compromise.

VOA: special.2009.10.29

There is enough for Caroline to go to boarding school in Baltimore,Maryland and continue her music." said the Captain.

VOA: special.2009.02.14

For example, there is a marble statue of Sam Houston, a leader who fought for independence for the state of Texas.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

Soon after Grant's re-election, for example, there was a serious incident that involved many of his supporters in Congress.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

Adolph Bandelier was researching the history and social organization of the American Indians who had lived there for centuries.

VOA: special.2010.07.05

They were not ready for self-government. So,there was nothing for us to do but to take them all.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

Then,the Crimean War broke out. I felt that sad for him that there had to be a war.

VOA: special.2010.03.27

Theres plenty of room for more." "And there'll be one less on this boat if you don't shut that hole in your face."

VOA: special.2010.03.08

For many years there were different ways that the stars were shown, including in circles and rows.

VOA: special.2010.04.02

For example, there are stained glass windows from European churches and many objects used in religious ceremonies.

VOA: special.2010.08.04

We cannot confirm those ideas. But we can tell you that people have been growing chilies for centuries, and there are many kinds.

VOA: special.2009.04.21

But beyond what is necessary for these purposes, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere."

VOA: special.2009.07.30