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Freedom of speech is the only safety-valve which, under the high pressure of slavery, can preserve your political boiler from a fearful and fatal explosion.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “Freedom of speech is the only safety-valve which, under the high pressure of slavery, can preserve your political boiler…”
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Quincy argues that freedom of speech is essential to prevent the dangers of slavery from escalating.
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