I think that slavery is wrong, morally, socially and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and I should not object if it should gradually terminate in the whole Union.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their strong belief that slavery is morally, socially, and politically unacceptable. They condemn the practice and express their desire for it to not spread any further within the United States. Additionally, they further state that they would not object if slavery were to gradually come to an end throughout the entire country. This quote signifies a viewpoint that opposes the continuation and expansion of slavery in the United States.