Josiah Quincy: “But the extension of this disproportionate power to the new states…”

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But the extension of this disproportionate power to the new states would be unjust and odious.

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Quincy argues against extending disproportionate power to new states that would perpetuate injustice.

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Josiah Quincy: “But the extension of this disproportionate power to the new states would be unjust and odious.”