In general, Webster's speech to the Senate was moderate. He wanted to appeal to reason, not emotion. Yet it was difficult for him to be unemotional. His voice rose as he finished.

韦伯斯特在参议院发表的演讲言辞温和，他想诉诸理性，而不是情感。但他很难不动情，结尾处他语音高扬。