Our, uh... New Jersey legislature has recalled the old delegation to this Congress and has...

Rev. John Witherspoon: Our, uh... New Jersey legislature has recalled the old delegation to this Congress and has sent a new one. John Adams: Quickly, man: where do you stand on independence? Rev. John Witherspoon: Why, haven't I made that clear? John Adams: No. Rev. John Witherspoon: Well, I suppose I hadn't, but that's the reason for the change. See, we've been instructed to vote for independence. John Adams: Mr. President, Massachusetts is now ready to vote for the vote on independence, and reminds the chair of its privilege to decide all votes that are deadlocked. John Hancock (MA): [wearily] I won't forget, Mr. Adams. John Hancock (MA): The chair takes this opportunity to welcome the New Jersey delegation, and appoints the Reverend Witherspoon to Congressional chaplain, if he will accept the post. Rev. John Witherspoon: With much pleasure, sir. [Hancock bangs the desk with his gavel] John Hancock (MA): Very well. Mr, Thompson, you er, uh... may now proceed with the vote on independence. Charles Thomson: All in favor of the resolution on independence, as proposed by the colony of Virginia, signify by... John Dickinson: [stands up] Mr. President, Pennsylvania moves that any votes in favor of independence... must be unanimous. John Adams: [rises] What? James Wilson: [stands up] I second the motion. John Hancock (MA): Judge Wilson! James Wilson: [chagrined] Oh, my God... [Wilson sits back down] George Read: Delaware seconds, Mr. President.