It was indeed true that all discussion, all freedom of speech, all freedom of the press, on this subject, had been, within the last twelve months, violently assailed in every form in which the liberties of the people could be attacked.
Quincy condemns the suppression of free speech and press regarding slavery discussions.
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The charge, therefore, that our government did really give up that important territory, when it was at its option to retain it, is purely and unqualifiedly untrue; and I now charge that it was known by Mr.
Adams replied: "I have no hesitation to say I hold that act unconstitutional and void.
They have transmitted that freedom to you; and upon you now devolves the duty of transmitting it unimpaired to your posterity.
May the Ruler of the universe preserve you from such degradation! 'Freedom!
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