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If we go to war with Mexico, her debts to our citizens will be expunged at once, if the doctrine of the gentleman from Pennsylvania be true.
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Quincy warns that if the doctrine he references is true, war with Mexico would nullify debts owed to American citizens.
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The pride of Britain itself must bend to the course of events.
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