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Such is Slavery, that, from the nature of the case, it cannot be sanctioned or legalized except by “positive” words.
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He argues that slavery can only be legitimized through explicit legal language.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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