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If others depart from this rule in their dealings with us, we may be compelled to follow their precedent.
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Boutwell warns that if nations do not adhere to principles of respect, they may have to follow negative precedents.
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My object was to make the loan more negotiable in Europe and thus to extend the demand, and consequently, to increase the value of our securities.
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
General Grant had no disposition to usurp power.
On the other hand, I claimed that all thought of the further use of silver should be postponed until the attempt to secure the co-operation of other countries had been tried faithfully.
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