But a profound interest must always attach to the writings of those great masters who have labored to explain, to advance, and to refine that system, which, though incomplete, has helped to keep the great Christian Commonwealth in the bonds of Peace.
He expresses admiration for the influential writers who have contributed to the understanding of peace and international relations.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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