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Interlocked, interlaced, and harmonized, they will be congenial parts of the mighty whole, with Liberty and Equality the recognized birthright of all, and no local pretension to interfere against the universal law.
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He describes the harmonious relationship between states and the nation, emphasizing liberty and equality.
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