I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.
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"I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving." — Robert E. Lee
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I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving. — Robert E. Lee
About Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee was a Soldier from United States (1807–1870).
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Who said "I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anythi…"?
This quote is attributed to Robert E. Lee, a Soldier from United States.
When did Robert E. Lee live?
Robert E. Lee lived from 1807 – 1870.