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Henry Clay Quotes
The arts of power and its minions are the same in all countries and in all ages. It marks its victim; denounces it; and excites the public odium and the public hatred, to conceal its own abuses and encroachments.
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| Birth: | 12th April, 1777 |
| Death: | 29th June, 1852 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Henry Clay, Sr. was born in Hanover County, Virginia, USA. He was an American politician who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three non-consecutive terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and served as Secretary of State under President John Quincy Adams from 1825 to 1829.
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