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It cannot be treated according to the ordinary rule; it is a new case, and to meet it we must make a new precedent.
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He asserts that new situations necessitate the creation of new rules or precedents.
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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.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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