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Slavery, we repeat, is wrong, and therefore we cannot sanction it.
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He reiterates his stance that slavery is fundamentally wrong and cannot be endorsed.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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