Thus the texan struggle for independence stirred up the greatest sympathy and enthusiasm in the United States.
"Thomas Hart Benton"
Theodore Roosevelt
There was little opposition to the recognition of texan independence, although a few members of the lower house, headed by Adams, voted against it.
"Thomas Hart Benton"
Theodore Roosevelt
Much the longest and most elaborate speech in favor of the recognition of texan independence was made by Benton, to whom the subject appealed very strongly.
"Thomas Hart Benton"
Theodore Roosevelt