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These men did not yet measure the full scope of the combination against the Union, and persisted in believing that its worst enemies were in the North.
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Blaine highlights the misunderstanding among some individuals regarding the true threats to the Union, emphasizing the complexity of the political situation.
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I refer myself not to the men of my time, but to the judgment of history.
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