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The naked statement of England's position is its worst condemnation.
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Blaine critiques England's position regarding its involvement in the Civil War.
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The wonder excited by the raising of the vast army which saved the Union from destruction was even surpassed by the wonder excited by its prompt and peaceful dissolution.
That is his work and it cannot properly be taken out of his hands.
The haste with which the question was brought to a decision can hardly be justified, and is a striking illustration of the intense party-feeling which had been engendered by the war.
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