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Now, gentlemen,” said I, half in jest, “I am here to represent South Carolina; and if the terms given to Louisiana are not equally applied to South Carolina I become a filibuster myself to-morrow morning.
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In a humorous yet serious remark, Watterson asserts his role in advocating for South Carolina's interests during negotiations.
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