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Without a moment's hesitation he now broke all the associations of a lifetime, and stood by the Union without qualification or condition.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “Without a moment's hesitation he now broke all the associations of a lifetime, and stood by the Union without…”
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Blaine highlights the commitment of individuals to the Union during the Civil War, emphasizing their willingness to abandon previous affiliations.
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