Regarding her only as entitled to the rights of a public enemy so long as she warred upon the Union, we may confidently maintain that she is entitled at least to as just and magnanimous treatment as the National Government extends to a foreign foe.
Blaine argues that Virginia deserves fair treatment akin to that given to foreign foes, despite its wartime actions.
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