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Josiah Quincy: “The gentleman appeared entirely conscious of that; and I hope that no member of this committee will come to the…”

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The gentleman appeared entirely conscious of that; and I hope that no member of this committee will come to the conclusion that it is possible for us to have a war with Mexico without at the same time going to war with Great Britain.
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Josiah Quincy
Federalist · Massachusetts

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Quincy emphasizes the interconnectedness of potential wars, urging caution in the committee's deliberations.

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