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But, my countrymen, before you join in this project, pause and enquire, who are these men who thus assert their claim to rule over you?
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Daggett urges his fellow citizens to critically assess the qualifications of those who seek to govern them.
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On similar principles a wise people regard the conduct of other nations, and are solemnly admonished by their example.
If no benefits will result--if much evil will probably ensue--the course of duty and interest is plain.
Such is the constant termination of such revolutions, and shall we claim to be an exception?
She boldly proclaimed herself the example of the world, and all nations were invited to see her glory, and enjoy her blessed liberty and her glorious equality.
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