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We demand for them what we demand for ourselves--the full recognition of the rights of States.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “We demand for them what we demand for ourselves--the full recognition of the rights of States.”
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Alexander demands equal recognition of state rights for all states, reflecting a commitment to federalism.
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