On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
It certainly ought to be a conscientious as well political consideration with America, not to dip her hands in the bloody work of Europe.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine advocates for America to avoid involvement in European conflicts, framing it as both a moral and political imperative.
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