That time, however, is unquestionably arrived, and every oppression now exercised on a helpless people depending on our magnanimity and justice for the preservation of their existence impresses a deep stain on the American character.
Beveridge condemns the injustices faced by marginalized groups, emphasizing the moral implications for American identity.
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