In 1770, respected Boston attorney, John Adams represented the British soldiers accused of murdering civilians on March 5, 1768, in a tragic incident that came to be known as "The Boston Massacre". His brilliant closing argument at the trial contained a universal truth : "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence; nor is the law less stable than the fact..."
"I'll confess that I've been a little afraid to suggest what I'm going to suggest -- I'm more afraid not to -- that we begin our crusade joined together in a moment of silent prayer. (moment of silence) God bless America."
Acceptance speech at the 1980 Republican National Convention