He answered that, regardless of the decision of the Supreme Court, "the people of a Territory have the lawful means to introduce or exclude slavery as they choose, for the reason that slavery cannot exist unless supported by local police regulations.
Blaine discusses the legal stance on slavery in territories, emphasizing the people's rights.
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