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The citizen, lifted from Slavery, must be secured in all his rights, civil and political.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement highlights the importance of securing civil and political rights for formerly enslaved individuals.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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