Isaac N. Quinn

“ The link that so long bound us together, will soon be broken, and though we may never meet again upon the shore of time, the recollection of our pleasant social relations, and our united services in behalf of the State, will long remain treasured up in the storehouse of memory. ”

“ It could not be expected that in the consideration and enactment of laws for the benefit of the varied and diversified interests of the State, our action would receive the approbation of all, but if it has resulted in "the greatest good to the greatest number," then the legitimate objects of legislation have been accomplished—providing always, that the right of the minority are properly regarded. ”

“ Our action here as Senators has ceased, and will soon become a matter of history. Whatever of good or evil will result from our deliberations is now beyond our control, and subject to the approval or disapproval of our constituents and our own consciences. ”