He explained his position many times in speeches,debates and letters, including this one written in eighteen fifty-eight: I have made it equally plain that I think the negro is included in the word "men" used in the Declaration of Independence.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

I think we have to use the same techniques that we used effectively against the Mafia here in the United States where you attack these organizations at all levels,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.22