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It is apparent also that a policy of free intercourse would postpone annexation for a long time, if not indefinitely.
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Boutwell argues that a policy of free trade would delay the annexation of Canada to the United States.
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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.
In truth, gold plays a small part only in actual business.
He possessed wit, sarcasm and irony in every form.
The spirit of philanthropy animated his politics, and the doctrines of peace controlled his public policy.
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