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I was not one of those who were eager to begin this war with Spain; but I protest against any attempt to evade our just responsibility in the position in which it has left us.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid expresses his reluctance to enter the war with Spain while emphasizing the importance of accepting responsibility.
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