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Thus far have we come in these strange courses and to these unexpected and unwelcome tasks by following, at each succeeding emergency, the path of clear, absolute, and unavoidable duty.
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Reid reflects on the journey and responsibilities faced by the nation, emphasizing duty in the face of challenges.
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