William Branch Giles Professions : Former American senator Born : August 12, 1762 Died : December 4, 1830 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by William Branch Giles [It is not the purpose nor right of Congress] to attend to what generosity and humanity require, but to what the Constitution and their duty require. William Branch Giles generosity purpose humanity Similar Authors Albert Gallatin former-american-senator Alan Cranston former-american-senator Henry F. Ashurst former-american-senator George Murphy former-american-senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. former-american-senator Max Cleland former-american-senator All Authors