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It is a question which has vexed the American people from the beginning of their history.
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Hoar reflects on a persistent issue in American history that has troubled the nation since its inception.
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It is utterly impossible for me to support the Buffalo nomination.
But their names were wanting from the honorable roll of the men who accomplished them.
And now, after the war, another enemy, unarmed, but bringing even greater danger, menaces the Republic.
He would undoubtedly have taken a very high place in the public and official life of his generation if he had found himself in accord with either of the great political parties.
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