Whitelaw Reid: “At this moment scarcely a politician dares frankly avow unalterable…”

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At this moment scarcely a politician dares frankly avow unalterable opposition to the admission of Cuba, if she should seek it.

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Reid notes the reluctance of politicians to oppose Cuba's potential admission as a state.

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Whitelaw Reid: “At this moment scarcely a politician dares frankly avow unalterable opposition to the admission of Cuba, if she should…”