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This decision broke at the outset any attempt to enforce the Unit Rule and affirmed the absolute right of the individual delegate to cast his vote at his own pleasure and upon his own responsibility.
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Blaine emphasizes the importance of individual delegate rights in voting during conventions.
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You can use force only to repel an assault on the public property and aid the Courts in the performance of their duty.
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