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He maintained that there is no such thing as a right of search--no such right in time of war, none in time of peace.
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Quincy asserts his belief that no nation has the right to search another's vessels, regardless of the circumstances.
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But, if we go to war, what must be the effect of the peace that follows?
I am determined to get my own living, and to be dependent upon no one.
As a treaty of commerce it will be indeed of little use to us, and we shall never obtain anything more favorable so long as the principles of the navigation act are obstinately adhered to by Great Britain.
The pride of Britain itself must bend to the course of events.
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