Lincoln (1988)

Jerome Dempsey: Congressman Elihu Washburne

Quotes 

• Congressman Elihu Washburne : Oh, I'm sure he's split a rail or two in his youth, but he's been a lawyer and a politician ever since. Don't underestimate him

• Abraham Lincoln : Do you know what this is, Brother Washburne?

  Congressman Elihu Washburne : The Army of the Potomac.

  Abraham Lincoln : No, it is General MacClellen's bodyguard!

• Congressman Elihu Washburne : There is talk of you running for President.

  Gen. Ulysses S. Grant : Don't want the job. Tell the President he has nothing to fear from me.