I have never in my life cast a vote or done an act in legislation that I did not at the time believe to be right, and that I am not now willing to avow and to defend and debate with any champion, of sufficient importance, who desires to attack it at any time and in any presence.
Hoar asserts his integrity in voting and legislative actions, emphasizing his commitment to what he believes is right.
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When the treaty was signed, the struggle began between freedom and slavery for the control of this imperial domain.
I am afraid they have of late yielded for a time to one strong temptation and missed an opportunity for still greater glory, that never will come back.
The irrepressible conflict had to be fought out.
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