Laws are to govern all alike - those opposed as well as those who favor them. I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
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Let us have peace.
Permalink to quote #12 As the United States is the freest of all nations, so, too, its people sympathize with all people struggling for liberty and self-government; but while so symp…
Permalink to quote #14 I rise only to say that I do not intend to say anything. I thank you for your hearty welcomes and good cheers.
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