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Can the President show wherein his policy, in principle, differs from the policy of Spain?
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Boutwell challenges the President to clarify how his policies differ from those of Spain regarding the Philippines.
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They were relived from the disparaging distinctions that came into existence with the system of slavery.
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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But I am more anxious to deal justly by them because they are men.
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