Please cite the original source of the Howard quote. I have googled and see it only on “natural born” type sites, which does not allow checking the context. Given previous out of context and butchered quotes, I will trust but verify. Citation?
I agree. I am uncomfortable with non-original cites. We shall all have to look for it. Supposedly said in May of 1868, most likely in the congressional record. I'm going to look for it right now.
But it begs the question. YOUR concern for it implies that you regard it as a game changer. I could not be more delighted. :)