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George F. Hoar: “I believe if every man of native birth within our borders were to die this day, the men of foreign birth, who have come…”

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I believe if every man of native birth within our borders were to die this day, the men of foreign birth, who have come here to seek homes and liberty under the shadow of the Republic, would carry it on in God's appointed way.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar expresses confidence in the resilience of immigrants to uphold the Republic.

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