Yes! citizens of the United States, after plundering Mexico of her land, are now engaged in deadly conflict, for the privilege of fastening chains, and collars, and manacles--upon whom? upon the subjects of some foreign prince?
Grimké condemns the actions of U.S. citizens who seek to impose slavery on others after having fought for their own freedom.
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