Whitelaw Reid: “Resist the first insidious effort to change the character of this…”

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Resist the first insidious effort to change the character of this Union by leaving the continent.

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Reid warns against the initial steps that could lead to a change in the character of the American Union by expanding beyond the continent.

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I never saw hands more cheerful or contented than some managed on this last plan were.

They have covered many phases of the subject, but have preserved a singular uniformity of purpose and consistency of ideas throughout.

And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?

You see, General, this is alarming, and you must acknowledge that we are not safe.

Whitelaw Reid: “Resist the first insidious effort to change the character of this Union by leaving the continent.”