But, sir, sir, if the alternative should be presented to me of the extension of slavery, or the dissolution of the Union, I would say, rather than extend slavery, let the Union, ay, the Universe itself be dissolved!
Mann expresses his extreme opposition to the extension of slavery, prioritizing the preservation of the Union over its expansion.
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