The platform reasserted the self-evident truths of the Declaration of Independence, and denied that Congress, the people of a Territory, or any other authority, could give legal existence to slavery in any Territory of the United States.
Julian emphasizes the platform's commitment to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and its stance against slavery in U.S. territories.
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