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I have said enough of surrender by recognition of the Slave States, or, in other words, of the Slave Power, out of the Union.
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He expresses his opposition to surrendering to the Slave Power by recognizing Slave States.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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