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If, as some of us think, he erred, his error was that of a brave man ready to give life and health and hope to the unequal struggle.
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Hoar acknowledges the bravery of a man who fought for his beliefs, even if he was mistaken.
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The irrepressible conflict had to be fought out.
But their names were wanting from the honorable roll of the men who accomplished them.
The honor and good fame of our beloved State is far above any question of party.
When the treaty was signed, the struggle began between freedom and slavery for the control of this imperial domain.
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