Difficult Situation Quotes
Ironically, Cromwell himself had eloquently observed that “necessity” is the avowed justification of post politicians to justify their breaking the law or doing something that is immoral and wrong. See {632372}. Also see {57408}, {599566}. But the most eloquent statement was given by Prime Minister William Pitt: {585477}
The original plan was to kidnap Lincoln from Ford’s Theater and hold him as ransom for Confederate Prisoners of War. However, other conspirators thought it would be difficult to spirit the President out of the theater. Actually, after Booth attended a Lincoln speech, he changed his mind and changed the objective to assassination. See {623953}.