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As the vicious theory of State-rights had been constantly at enmity with the true spirit of Nationality, the Organic Law of the Republic should be so amended that no standing-room for the heresy would be left.
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Blaine advocates for amending the Constitution to eliminate the theory of State rights that opposes national unity.
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