Their efforts now to clothe the Southern conspirators with fresh power and to take no note of the crimes which had for four years drenched the land in blood, constituted an offense only less grave in the eyes of the Republicans than the aid and comfort given to the Rebellion in the hour of its inception.
Blaine condemns the Democratic Party's actions post-Civil War, arguing that they sought to empower Southern leaders while ignoring the consequences of their rebellion.
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I believe that if it should pass it will receive the sanction of nineteen-twentieths of the loyal people of the country.
Their success as civil magistrates, as legislators, as executives was not less marked and meritorious than their illustrious service in war.
In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
I am in no boastful mood: I shall not do more than I can, but I shall do all I can to save the Government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination.
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