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They had witnessed the marvelous growth of the United States and had concluded that, already a powerful rival, the Republic would certainly be dangerous as an enemy.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “They had witnessed the marvelous growth of the United States and had concluded that, already a powerful rival, the…”
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Blaine notes the perception of the United States as a growing rival by foreign observers.
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