Lincoln (1988)
Jerome Dempsey: Congressman Elihu Washburne
Quotes
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Congressman Elihu Washburne : Oh, I'm sure he's split a rail or two in his youth, but he's been a lawyer and a politician ever since. Don't underestimate him
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Abraham Lincoln : Do you know what this is, Brother Washburne?
Congressman Elihu Washburne : The Army of the Potomac.
Abraham Lincoln : No, it is General MacClellen's bodyguard!
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Congressman Elihu Washburne : There is talk of you running for President.
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant : Don't want the job. Tell the President he has nothing to fear from me.