Simon Cameron

Simon Cameron
Simon Cameronwas an American politician who served as United States Secretary of War for Abraham Lincoln at the start of the American Civil War. Cameron made his fortune in railways, canals and banking, founding the Bank of Middletown. He then turned to a life of politics. He became a U.S. senator in 1845 for the state of Pennsylvania, succeeding James Buchanan. Originally a Democrat, he failed to secure a nomination for senator from the Know-Nothing party, and joined the People's...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 March 1799
CountryUnited States of America
I am tired of all this thing called science here. We have spent millions in that sort of thing for the last few years, and it is time it should be stopped.
I am tired of all this sort of thing called science here... We have spent millions in that sort of thing for the last few years, and it is time it should be stopped.
Pakistan could be uneasy on the position of Indian military. But both the countries should take a bold decision, breaking from their past, to transform their relationship.
A man who makes no enemies is never a positive force.
An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought.