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I had long entertained most decided convictions in favor of protecting American labor, in favor of cheap postage, and of security to the lives and property of our fellow-citizens engaged in commerce.
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Mann expresses his strong beliefs in supporting American labor and the importance of affordable communication and safety for citizens involved in commerce.
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